Rita Sahu is an Indian politician belonging to Biju Janata Dal. She was elected as a member of Odisha Legislative Assembly from Bijepur on 24 October 2019.[3][4][5] Her husband was elected three times from Bijepur. Though her husband was an Indian National Congress politician, she is a Biju Janata Dal politician. After his death Sahu was elected as MLA of Bijepur on 28 February 2018 and served till 24 May 2019.[6][7][8]
Rita Sahu | |
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Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts Minister[1] | |
Assumed office 2022 June 5 | |
MLA of Bijepur | |
In office 28 February 2018 – 24 May 2019 | |
Preceded by | Subal Sahu |
Succeeded by | Naveen Patnaik |
In office 24 October 2019 – Present | |
Preceded by | Naveen Patnaik |
Personal details | |
Born | 16 June 1971[2] |
Political party | Biju Janata Dal |