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Niranjan Pujari Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

Niranjan Pujari Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

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Caste: Brahmin

Hometown: Sambalpur

Age: 62 Years

Bio/Wiki
Profession(s) ā€¢ Politician
ā€¢ Advocate
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.) in centimeters**- 168 cm**
in meters**- 1.68 m**
in feet & inches**- 5ā€™ 6ā€**
Weight (approx.) in kilograms**- 70 kg**
in pounds**- 154 lbs**
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour Salt & Pepper
Politics
Political Party Biju Janata Dal (BJD)
Political Journey Member of Legislative Assembly
ā€¢ 2000: Contested and won the Odisha Legislative Assembly elections from the Binka constituency on a ticket from Biju Janta Dal (BJD)
ā€¢ 2004: Won the Odisha Legislative Assembly elections from the Binka constituency
ā€¢ 2009: Won the Odisha Legislative Assembly elections from the Sonepur constituency
ā€¢ 2014: Won the Odisha Legislative Assembly elections from the Sonepur constituency
ā€¢ 2019: Won the Odisha Legislative Assembly elections from the Sonepur constituency

Minister
ā€¢ 10 May 2011 - 2 August 2012: He served as the Minister of Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare.
ā€¢ 10 February 2012 - 2 August 2012: Niranjan served as the Minister of Science and Technology.
ā€¢ 2 August 2012 - 21 May 2014: He served as the Minister of Industries and Minister of Excise.
ā€¢ 7 May 2017 - 28 May 2019: He held the portfolio of the Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs.
ā€¢ 7 May 2017 - 2 March 2018: He served as the Minister of Industries for the second time.
ā€¢ 3 March 2018 - 28 May 2019: Niranjan served as the Minister of Water Resources.
ā€¢ 29 May 2019 - 4 June 2022: He served as the Minister of Excise for the second time.
ā€¢ 5 June 2022: He held the portfolio of the Minister of Finance.
ā€¢ 5 June 2022: Niranjan Pujari was appointed as the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs.
ā€¢ 2023: Following the assassination of the Health and Family Welfare Minister of Odisha, Naba Kishore Das
, Niranjan was allotted the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Speaker of Odisha Legislative Assembly
26 May 2014: Niranjan Pujari was appointed as the Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly anonymously.
2017: Following the announcement of the reshuffle of the council of ministers by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik
, Niranjan resigned from his post. In an interview, Niranjan refused to disclose the reason behind his resignation, but he mentioned that he wanted to devote more time to the people of his constituency. check sources
The Times of India


Committee Membership
ā€¢ Member: Niranjan Pujari held membership in many committees including Committee on Public Undertakings (2000-2001), House Committee on Rehabilitation (2002-2003), Committee on Membersā€™ Amenities (2005-2006), Select Committee on the Orissa Excise Bill, 2005 (2006-2007), and House Committee on Railways (2012-2013).
ā€¢ Chairman: He served as the chairman of many committees such as the Standing Committee on Energy, Revenue and Excise (2006-2008).
Personal Life
Date of Birth 31 January 1961 (Tuesday)
Age (as of 2022) 62 Years
Birthplace Sambalpur, also known as Sonepur, Odisha
Zodiac sign Aquarius
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Nationality Indian
Hometown Sambalpur, Odisha
College/University ā€¢ Gangadhar Meher University in Sambalpur, Odisha
ā€¢ L. R. Law College in Sambalpur, Odisha
Educational Qualification check sources
MyNeta		 ā€¢ Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) from Gangadhar Meher University (1981)
ā€¢ LLB from L. R. Law College (1984)
Religion Hinduism
Caste Brahmin check sources
e-Magazine Odisha Government
Address Village Rampur, PO/PS Rampur, Dist- Subarnapur, Pin 767045, Odisha
Relationships & More
Marital Status Married
Family
Wife/Spouse Binapani Pujari
Children He has two daughters.
Parents Father- Radheshyam (deceased) alias Malu Pujari alias Pujhari
Money Factor
Assets/Properties Movable Assets
ā€¢ Cash: Rs. 9,54,885.94
ā€¢ Bank Deposits: Rs. 67,97,400.5
ā€¢ LIC/Other Insurance Policies: Rs. 18,96,410
ā€¢ Motor Vehicles: Rs. 10,90,610
ā€¢ Jewellery: Rs. 18,72,800

Immovable Assets
ā€¢ Agricultural Land: Rs. 39,77,732
ā€¢ Non-Agricultural Land: Rs. 2,79,645
ā€¢ Residential Buildings: Rs. 75,10,600

Note: The given estimates of movable and immovable assets are according to the year 2019. It excludes the assets owned by his wife and dependents (minor). check sources
MyNeta
Net Worth (approx.) Rs. 2 crores

Note: The net worth was for the financial year 2019. It excludes the net worth of his wife and dependents (minors). check sources
MyNeta

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