Bhartruhari Mahtab

Biju Janata Dal

DOB 08 Sep 1957

Age 68 years

birth palce Mahasweta Mahtab

profession Politician

Bhartruhari Mahtab biography

Bhartruhari Mahtab, born on 8th September 1957, is a distinguished figure in Indian politics. Hailing from Agarpada, Odisha, he is the son of the late Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab. His political journey is marked by his association with the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) political party.

His political career began in 1998 when he was elected to the 12th Lok Sabha from the Cuttack constituency in Odisha. His political acumen and dedication to his constituents led to his re-election from the same constituency in 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014, and 2019.

In addition to his political responsibilities, Mahtab has also made significant contributions to journalism. He is the editor of the Odia daily Prajatantra. His illuminating debates on the floor of the Parliament have earned him recognition and respect among his peers.

He has received the Outstanding Parliamentarian Award in 2017. He has also received the Sansad Ratna Award in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 for his outstanding performance in 'Debates’. These accolades are a testament to his commitment to his role as a parliamentarian.

Bhartruhari Mahtab personal life

Father

Harekrushna Mahtab

Mother

Subhadra Mahtab

Spouse

Mahasweta Mahtab

Education

M.A.

News

BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB NEWS

Alliance hits roadblock, BJD heavy hitters leave for BJP – from 6-time Cuttack MP to Padma Shri writer

March 28, 2024 4:21 pm

Sources said the BJP may field Mahtab from the prestigious Cuttack Lok Sabha seat.

‘Naveen (Patnaik) Babu not making course corrections anymore’: BJD’s six-time MP Bhartruhari Mahtab quits party, may join BJP

March 22, 2024 10:33 pm

The son of Odisha’s first chief minister Harekrushna Mahtab, Bhartruhari Mahtab has been representing the prestigious Cuttack parliamentary seat since 1998

Odisha Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Schedule, phase, seats, candidates and all you need to know about Odisha General Elections

May 26, 2024 2:36 pm

Odisha Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Date: The state of Odisha with 21 Lok Sabha seats in its account, marks itself as one of the key states during the Lok Sabha Elections, and with local parties like BJD tightening the grip over the state politics over past decade, national parties like BJP and INC, needs to come up with strong strategies, in order to cement their position in the state.

Bhartruhari Mahtab, BJD member, National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, NREGS, NREGS scheme, sustainable livelihood, parliamentary standing committee, indian express news

No better scheme than NREGS for sustainable livelihood of unskilled workers: House panel

February 12, 2021 2:57 am

The committee said, “The absence of reliable and authentic data/information on the numbers of migrant workforce and their movement back to their home States following the outbreak of the Pandemic has apparently impacted the relief and rehabilitation measures.”