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Rohit Pujari 
Summary
Rohit Pujari is an Indian politician from Odisha. He is currently representing Rairakhol in Odisha Legislative Assembly.[1] He is a member of the Biju Janata Dal. He is former Minister of Higher Education Government of Odisha.
Rohit Pujari[1] | |
|---|---|
| Member of Odisha Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Prasanna Acharya |
| Constituency | Rairakhol |
| Minister of Higher Education Government of Odisha | |
| In office 2019 – 4 June 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Pradeep Kumar Panigrahi |
| Succeeded by | Arun Kumar Sahoo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 December 1973 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Biju Janata Dal |
| Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress (Before 2009) |
| 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] |
He also served as Deputy Chief whip, Odisha Government from 2014 to 2021. Pujari also served as chairman, Odisha Lift Irrigation Corporation from 2009 to 2014. Prior to joining BJD in 2009, he was the president of the Odisha Pradesh Youth Congress and AICC[clarification needed] member.
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