Summary
Hema Gamang (born 31 March 1961) is a political and social worker and a Member of Parliament elected from the Koraput constituency in the Indian state of Odisha as an Indian National Congress candidate.[1]
Hema Gamang | |
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ହେମା ଗମାଙ୍ଗ | |
 Portrait of Hema Gomang | |
| Member: 13th Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1999-2004 | |
| Preceded by | Giridhar Gamang |
| Succeeded by | Giridhar Gamang |
| Constituency | Koraput |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 March 1961 Khilapadar, Odisha, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress(before 2014, 2024 - present) |
| Other political affiliations | Biju Janata Dal (2014-2018) Bharat Rashtra Samithi |
| Spouse | Giridhar Gamang |
| Alma mater | Rama Devi Women's College |
| Profession | Politician, Social Worker |
Early life edit
Gamang was born on 31 March 1961 in Khilapadar in Koraput district, Odisha. Gamang is an intermediate graduate and completed her schooling from Rama Devi Women's College, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha.
Career edit
Gamang was elected to the 13th Lok Sabha in 1999. From 1999 to 2000, she was a member on the Committee on Urban and Rural Development. Then, from 2000 to 2004, she served as a member on Consultative Committee, Ministry of Steel. She was also a Member of Telephone Advisory Committee, Odisha.[1]
In 2014, she joined the Biju Janata Dal.[2][3] In 2023, she, along with her husband and son joined the Bharat Rashtra Samithi.[4]
Personal life edit
She married Giridhar Gamang on 4 April 1975 and has two sons and a daughter.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Biographical Sketch Member of Parliament 13th Lok Sabha". Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ "Hema Gamang joins BJD, likely to contest against hubby". The Indian Express. 15 March 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
- ^ "Hema, wife of ex-CM quits BJD, may join BJP". The Times of India. 28 April 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
- ^ "Days after quitting BJP, Gamang, son join BRS". The Indian Express. 28 January 2023. Retrieved 25 June 2023.