Santrupt Misra
Santrupt Misra | |
|---|---|
Santrupt Misra in 2014 | |
| MP of Rajya Sabha for Odisha | |
| In office 2026–present | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 August 1965 |
| Party | Biju Janata Dal |
| Alma mater | Ravenshaw College Utkal University Tata Institute of Social Sciences |
| Occupation | Corporate Executive Politician |
Santrupt Misra is an Indian politician and member of Rajya Sabha from Odisha, India. In 2024, he joined politics after taking a volunteer retirement from the Aditya Birla Group. He is active in politics with Biju Janata Dal party.[1][2]
Early life and education
Misra was born on 15 August 1965 in Burla, Odisha. to Prof. Biswamohan Mishra and Sarajubala Mishra.[3] He is a native of Puri district of Odisha.[4][5] He finished his school education from Cuttack and then joined Ravenshaw College and did his master's degree in political science from Utkal University.[6]
Career
In 1994, he joined Hindustan Unilever[7][8] and in 1996, he joined Aditya Birla Group.[9] Till 2024 he worked in Aditya Birla Group and took volunteer retirement and joined politics.[10] Apart from that, he worked as a director in Carbon Black.[11][12]
Political career
He joined Biju Janata Dal in 2024 during the 2024 Indian general election.[13][14] He is working as the National Spokesperson of BJD.[15][16] In 2024 Indian general election, he lost to Bhartrtuhari Mahatab of BJP from the Cuttack Lok Sabha constituency.[17]
In 2026, he elected to Rajya Sabha from Odisha as a candidate of Biju Janata Dal.[18][19]
References
- ^ "Corporate boost for BJD as former Aditya Birla exec joins Patnaik party". The Indian Express. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "Odisha Corporate leader Santrupt Misra joins BJD". The Week. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ "Leadership is a responsibility and not an aspiration for a role: Dr. Santrupt Misra". India Education | Latest Education News | Global Educational News | Recent Educational News. 2024-02-25. Archived from the original on 2024-02-25. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ Sethy, Itishree (2024-02-09). "Former Corporate Leader Santrupt Misra Joins BJD". Pragativadi. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ "Corporate Leader Santrupt Misra Joins BJD". Argus English. 2024-02-09. Archived from the original on 2024-02-25. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ Mohanty, Dikhyaa (2024-02-10). "Odisha: Corporate Honcho Santrupt Misra Joins BJD - Interview Times". Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ "Aditya Birla Group HR Head Santrupt Misra Seeks Early Retirement". odishabytes. 30 December 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ Dash, Mrunal Manmay. "Former Aditya Birla Group HR chief Santrupt Misra joins BJD". Former Aditya Birla Group HR chief Santrupt Misra joins BJD. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ "Aditya Birla Group HR chief Santrupt Misra takes early retirement, Ashok Ramchandran to take over". Moneycontrol. 28 December 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ Sengupta, Devina (2023-12-28). "Aditya Birla Group HR head Misra takes early retirement". mint. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ "Santrupt Misra - Board of Directors". Aditya Birla Capital. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "Former director of human resources of Aditya Birla Group Santrupt Misra joins BJD". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ "Santrupt Misra, Director HR, Aditya Birla Group Resigns". BW people. 28 December 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "Pti". www.ptinews.com. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ "Santrupt Misra joins BJD, appointed national spokesperson". The Times of India. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ Mansingh, Sangita (9 February 2024). "ବିଜେଡିରେ ଯୋଗ ଦେଲେ ଡକ୍ଟର ସନ୍ତୃପ୍ତ ମିଶ୍ର, ଦଳର ରାଷ୍ଟ୍ରୀୟ ମୁଖପାତ୍ର ନିଯୁକ୍ତ". OdishaLIVE. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "2024 Indian General Election Results: Cuttack (Odisha)". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (2026-03-16). "Rajya Sabha elections LIVE: Dilip Ray wins in Odisha; BJD chief whip says eight party MLAs cross-voted in his favour". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-03-16.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Nath, Ajay (2026-03-16). "Odisha Rajya Sabha Results: 2 BJP, 1 BJD and 1 Independent elected to 4 RS seats". India Today. Retrieved 2026-03-16.