Bhakta Charan Das
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| Bhakta Charan Das | |
|---|---|
| MP, 12th, 13th and 15th Lok Sabha, | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Bikram Keshari Deo |
| Constituency | Kalahandi |
| Spokesperson and Secretary All India Congress Committee | |
| Minister of State Ministry of Railways (India) | |
| In office 1990–1991 | |
| Deputy Minister Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (India) | |
| In office 1989–1990 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 November 1958 Kalahandi, Odisha |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Other political affiliations |
Samajwadi Janata Party (Rashtriya) (1989–1996) |
| Spouse(s) | Smt. Sunanda Das |
| Children | 2 Sons |
| Alma mater | Sambalpur University |
| Profession | Social Worker, Advocate, Journalist |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Website | www.bhaktadas.in |
Bhakta Charan Das (born 26 November 1958) is an Indian politician. He is a member of the Indian Parliament, and currently represents the Kalahandi constituency.[1]
Das graduated from the Sambalpur University and, with a background in Law, worked as an advocate before joining politics.
See also
- Kalahandi (Lok Sabha constituency)
- Indian general election in Orissa, 2009
- Indian National Congress
- Orissa Pradesh Congress Committee
References
- ↑ "Profile of Members". Government of India. Retrieved March 12, 2012.
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In May 2013, he was made official spokesman of the Congress party.
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