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Sambit Patra Age, Caste, Family, Biography

Sambit Patra Age, Caste, Family, Biography

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Age: 50 Years

Education: MBBS, MS

Hometown: Odisha
Bio
Profession Indian Politician and Surgeon
Party Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Political Journey • Sambit Patra is a surgeon also, he started an NGO named Swaraj in 2006. This NGO was to improve the health and education standards of Dalits and Adivasis, particularly in the state of Odisha and Chhatisgarh. He used to take whirlwind tours to rural hinterlands and was horrified to see the plight of poor people of India.
• He campaigned for various legislation and the then UPA government didn’t give any heed to his requests.
• He joined BJP and continued to work as a surgeon and activist.
• He had also fought MCD election on BJP ticket from Kashmere Gate in 2012 but got defeat in the election. However, that didn’t lower his image in the party.
• BJP recognized his potential very soon and he was inducted into the Central Committee of the Party representing the state of Odisha.
• In 2011, He was made BJP spokesperson.
• Won the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from the Puri constituency in Odisha
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.) 5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour Black
Personal Life
Date of Birth 13 December 1974 (Friday)
Age (as of 2024) 50 Years
Birthplace Dhanbad, Jharkhand
Zodiac sign Sagittarius
Nationality Indian
Hometown Odisha
School Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Bokaro
College/University SCB Medical College, Cuttak
Educational Qualifications MBBS, MS
Debut 2010
Family Father- Not Known
Mother- Not Known
Brother- Not Known
Sister- Not Known
Religion Hinduism
Address 11, Ashoka Road, India, New Delhi

Some Lesser Known Facts About Sambit Patra

  • Sambit was a brilliant student from schooling days, apart from being a powerful orator.

  • He did MBBS and later MS from SCB Medical College, Cuttack in 2002. He started practice in this hospital and one year later cracked UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination. He was appointed in Hindurao Hospital, Delhi as a Medical Officer.

  • Dr. Sambit Patra is an Oriya Brahmin by caste.

  • While working at Hindurao Hospital, he started an NGO named Swaraj in 2006.

  • In April 2023, he walked on burning coals as a mark of obeisance at the Jhamu Jatra, a popular festival of Goddess ‘Mangala’ in the Puri district of Odisha.

शक्ति पूजा हमारी सनातन संस्कृति एवं परंपरा का अहम हिस्सा है, पुरी जिले के समंग पंचायत के रेबती रमण गांव में आयोजित यह दण्ड और झामू यात्रा इसी प्राचीन परंपरा का प्रतीक है।

इस तीर्थयात्रा में अग्नि पर चलकर मां की पूजा-अर्चना एवं आशीर्वाद प्राप्त कर, खुद को धन्य अनुभव कर रहा हूँ।… pic.twitter.com/oTciqW61Gj

— Sambit Patra (@sambitswaraj) April 11, 2023