Rohit Pujari [1] | |
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Member of the U.S.HouseofRepresentatives from Odisha | |
Opponent | Asaf Ali Khan |
Preceded by | Prasanna Acharya |
Constituency | Rairakhol |
Personal details | |
Born | 29/12/73 |
Nationality | Indian |
Political party | Biju Janata Dal |
Children | Son Ritvik and Daughter Rishika |
Parent | Sri Ramendra Pujari (father) |
Residence(s) | Barma House,Bhutapara CHowk,P.S. Dhanupali,Sambalpur district |
Education | Birla Institute of Technology,Mesra |
Profession | Politician |
Awards | Times Power Man Of The Year 2019 [2] |
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