Santrupt Misra

Santrupt Misra
Santrupt Misra in 2014
MP of Rajya Sabha for Odisha
In office
2026–present
Personal details
Born (1965-08-15) 15 August 1965
PartyBiju Janata Dal
Alma materRavenshaw College
Utkal University
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
OccupationCorporate 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

  1. ^ "Corporate boost for BJD as former Aditya Birla exec joins Patnaik party". The Indian Express. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Odisha Corporate leader Santrupt Misra joins BJD". The Week. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ Sethy, Itishree (2024-02-09). "Former Corporate Leader Santrupt Misra Joins BJD". Pragativadi. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
  5. ^ "Corporate Leader Santrupt Misra Joins BJD". Argus English. 2024-02-09. Archived from the original on 2024-02-25. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
  6. ^ Mohanty, Dikhyaa (2024-02-10). "Odisha: Corporate Honcho Santrupt Misra Joins BJD - Interview Times". Retrieved 2024-02-25.
  7. ^ "Aditya Birla Group HR Head Santrupt Misra Seeks Early Retirement". odishabytes. 30 December 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "Aditya Birla Group HR chief Santrupt Misra takes early retirement, Ashok Ramchandran to take over". Moneycontrol. 28 December 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  10. ^ Sengupta, Devina (2023-12-28). "Aditya Birla Group HR head Misra takes early retirement". mint. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
  11. ^ "Santrupt Misra - Board of Directors". Aditya Birla Capital. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  12. ^ "Former director of human resources of Aditya Birla Group Santrupt Misra joins BJD". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
  13. ^ "Santrupt Misra, Director HR, Aditya Birla Group Resigns". BW people. 28 December 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  14. ^ "Pti". www.ptinews.com. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
  15. ^ "Santrupt Misra joins BJD, appointed national spokesperson". The Times of India. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  16. ^ Mansingh, Sangita (9 February 2024). "ବିଜେଡିରେ ଯୋଗ ଦେଲେ ଡକ୍ଟର ସନ୍ତୃପ୍ତ ମିଶ୍ର, ଦଳର ରାଷ୍ଟ୍ରୀୟ ମୁଖପାତ୍ର ନିଯୁକ୍ତ". OdishaLIVE. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  17. ^ "2024 Indian General Election Results: Cuttack (Odisha)". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  18. ^ 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)
  19. ^ 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.