Pradeep Bal Samanta is an Indian politician and Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Cooperation, Handloom and Textiles in Government of Odisha. He is a member of the Member of Odisha Legislative Assembly from Sukinda Assembly constituency of Jajpur district.

Pradeep Bal Samanta
Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Cooperation, Handloom and Textiles, Government of Odisha
In office
12 June 2024 – Incumbent
Chief MinisterMohan Charan Majhi
Member of Odisha Legislative Assembly
In office
4 June 2024 – Incumbent
Preceded byPritiranjan Gharai
ConstituencySukinda
Personal details
NationalityIndian
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
ParentNabaghan Bal Samantha
ProfessionPolitician, Business & Social Service

He did his PhD from The Open International university, in Colombo, Sri Lanka in 2008.[1]

On 12 June 2024, he took oath along with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhitook oath in Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar. Governor Raghubar Das administered their oath. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, along with Chief Ministers of 10 BJP-ruled states were present.[2][3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "My Neta Profile". My Neta. 15 June 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Highlights: BJP Tribal Leader, 4-Time MLA Mohan Majhi Sworn In As Odisha Chief Minister". NDTV.com. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  3. ^ Barik, Satyasundar (12 June 2024). "Mohan Charan Majhi sworn in as Odisha's first BJP Chief Minister". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  4. ^ "Odisha Cabinet portfolios: CM Mohan Charan Majhi keeps Home". India News. 13 June 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 June 2024.