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Bibhu Prasad Tarai

Bibhu Prasad Tarai is listed as Lok Sabha MP for Jagatsinghpur, Odisha.

Party in the cited recordBharatiya Janata Party

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Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) - Phase II

UNSTARRED · JAL SHAKTI · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 2076 · Session 7

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18th Lok Sabha; member-specific question register

01 / THE ESSENTIALS

At a glance

Office
Member of Parliament · Lok Sabha
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Institution
Lok Sabha
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Constituency / area
Jagatsinghpur
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State / Union territory
Odisha
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Membership status
Listed as sitting in the official Parliament roster
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THE JOURNEY, CHAPTER BY CHAPTER

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  1. 196417 June 1964
  2. 20092009
    elections

    Elected to 15th Lok Sabha

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  3. 20092009
    elections

    Won JAGATSINGHPUR

    Lok Sabha · Odisha · CPI · 457,234 recorded votes. This event comes from the matched historical general-election archive.

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  4. 200931 Aug. 2009
    public service

    Member, Committee on Science & Technology, Environment & Forests

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  5. 20142014
    elections

    Contested JAGATSINGHPUR

    Lok Sabha · Odisha · INC · 348,098 recorded votes. This event comes from the matched historical general-election archive.

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  6. 20192019
    elections

    Contested JAGATSINGHPUR

    Lok Sabha · Odisha · BJP · 348,330 recorded votes. This event comes from the matched historical general-election archive.

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  7. 2024June 2024
    elections

    Elected to 18th Lok Sabha

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  8. 202426-Sep-2024 onwards
    public service

    Member, Committee on Industry

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  9. 202625 Feb 2026 Onwards
    public service

    Member,India– Morocco Parliamentary Friendship Group

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  10. 20262026-08-12
    public work

    Latest dated reference in this collection

    Parliamentary question: Application of Radiation Technologies for Agriculture and Food Security This marks the latest dated record available here, not necessarily the latest activity in public life.

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THE ELECTORAL JOURNEY

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3Archived contests
1Recorded wins
3Party labels in these results
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ElectionSeat & partyOutcomeVotes
2009 · Lok Sabha ↗JAGATSINGHPUROdisha · CPIWon457,234
2014 · Lok Sabha ↗JAGATSINGHPUROdisha · INCPosition 2348,098
2019 · Lok Sabha ↗JAGATSINGHPUROdisha · BJPPosition 2348,330

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DOCUMENTED LIFE & WORK

Early life & upbringing

The cited biography records Bibhu Prasad Tarai’s date of birth as 17 June 1964. The birthplace is recorded as Vill. Mangarajpur, Jagatsingpur( Odisha).

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DOCUMENTED LIFE & WORK

Education & professional life

The educational qualifications recorded in the cited source are: M.A.,LL.B. Madhusudan Law College, Cuttack and Utkal University, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha M.A.,LL.B. Madhusudan Law College, Cuttack and Utkal University, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. The professional background is listed as Advocate.

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DOCUMENTED LIFE & WORK

Public life: the documented service history

The earliest dated entry in the cited service history is 31 Aug. 2009: Member, Committee on Science & Technology, Environment & Forests. A later recorded entry is 25 Feb 2026 Onwards: Member,India– Morocco Parliamentary Friendship Group. This identifies the earliest entry available in that source, rather than establishing the start of the entire political career. Historical and open-ended positions retain their source periods.

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02 / BIOGRAPHY

The person behind the office

Education category in roster
Post Graduate
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Profession as listed
Advocate
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Other profession as listed
SOCIAL WORKER
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Lok Sabha terms served (source)
2
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Education details in PRS
MA, Utkal University, 1989; LLB, Madhusudan Law College, Cuttack under Utkal University, 1994
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Education category in PRS
Post Graduate and above
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Education in the official biography
M.A.,LL.B. Madhusudan Law College, Cuttack and Utkal University, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha M.A.,LL.B. Madhusudan Law College, Cuttack and Utkal University, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha
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Additional profession in biography
SOCIAL WORKER
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Personal background in the official biography

Date of birth
17 June 1964
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Place of birth
Vill. Mangarajpur, Jagatsingpur( Odisha)
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Father’s name
Dinabandhu Tarai
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Mother’s name
Saraswati Tarai
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Marital status
Married
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Spouse’s name
Ranushree Tarai
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Marriage date
28-April-1999
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Sons listed in biography
0
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Daughters listed in biography
2
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Interests, publications & public work

Books & publications
Write Odia poetry and short stories
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Social & cultural work as reported
Led a forum for upliftment of landless, marginal and small farmers in Jagatsinghpur District of Odisha; founder chairman, Bhumihara Manch established for the cause of land oustees of different industrial houses
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Special interests
Formulation and implementation of R.R. Policy for rehabilation of land oustees in an uniform manner across the nation
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Hobbies & recreation
Reading books
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Sports & clubs
Football; Advisor, Azad Hind Club at Kujanga, Jagatsingpur, Odisha
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03 / PUBLIC SERVICE

Terms, responsibilities & positions

Legislature / term
18th Lok Sabha
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Membership category
Elected
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Lok Sabha numbers in service record
15,18
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Term description in PRS
Second Term
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Term start in PRS
2024-06-09
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Activity reporting scope
Data corresponds to the period from 24-06-2024 to 13-08-2026.
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Positions held & committee service

  1. 25 Feb 2026 Onwards

    Member,India– Morocco Parliamentary Friendship Group

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  2. 26-Sep-2024 onwards

    Member, Committee on Industry

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  3. June 2024

    Elected to 18th Lok Sabha

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  4. 31 Aug. 2009

    Member, Committee on Science & Technology, Environment & Forests

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  5. 2009

    Elected to 15th Lok Sabha

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Matched archived election
Lok Sabha · 2024
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Constituency in that election
Jagatsinghpur
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Winning party in that election
BJP
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Votes recorded for the winner
589093
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Winning margin in votes
40696
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Runner-up in that election
DR. RAJASHREE MALLICK
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Runner-up party
BJD
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04 / LEGISLATIVE WORK

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YearQuestionsProceedings
2024226
2025939
2026892

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PARTY & REPRESENTATION

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Party in the cited membership record

Bharatiya Janata Party

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National platform · Lok Sabha election 2024

Sankalp Patra 2024 — party publication

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18th Lok Sabha · Records dated 2024-07-30 to 2026-03-18

17 source records
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Union Budget - Demand for Grants to Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

BUDGET (GENERAL) · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 7

Agricultural InsuranceAgricultural ProductsAgricultural ResearchCoconut Development BoardCold StorageEnvironmental ImpactFarmer TrainingFishery
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The Union Budget (2026-27) - Demands for Grants - Ministry of Railways -contd....(Concluded)

BUDGET (GENERAL) · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 7

Demands For GrantsFinancial ResourcesFund AllocationRailway MinistryRailway NetworkRailway SignalsExpress TrainsRailway Safety
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Request for intervention of Foreign Minister for rescue and repatriation of an Indian labourer stranded in Sudan

SPECIAL MENTION (ZERO HOUR) · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 6

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Repatriation
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Regarding need to take comprehensive measures to empower the young mass of Jagatsinghpur district in Odisha as skilled micro entrepreneurs-Laid

MATTERS UNDER RULE-377 · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 5

Written matter raised under Rule 377.

FisheryIndustrializationManufacturingSkill Development
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Need to ensure healthcare services to all the employees including contractual workers of Paradip Port Authority through Paradip Port Authority Hospital.-laid

MATTERS UNDER RULE-377 · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 5

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Health Facilities
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Regarding need to expedite implementation of projects approved under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojna (PMMSY) in various parts of Odisha-Laid

MATTERS UNDER RULE-377 · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Session 5

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FisheryGovernment Projects
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18th Lok Sabha · Records dated 2024-11-28 to 2026-08-12

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Original source

Application of Radiation Technologies for Agriculture and Food Security

UNSTARRED · ATOMIC ENERGY · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 3919 · Session 8

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Strengthening Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems

STARRED · EARTH SCIENCES · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 353 · Session 8

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Steel Research and Technology Mission of India

UNSTARRED · STEEL · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 3722 · Session 8

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Role of PFMS in Strengthening Direct Benefit Transfer

UNSTARRED · FINANCE · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 3465 · Session 8

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National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme

UNSTARRED · JAL SHAKTI · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 3008 · Session 8

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Implementation of Modified UDAN Scheme

STARRED · CIVIL AVIATION · Lok Sabha Secretariat · Question 271 · Session 8

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Odisha: How Bibhu Prasad Tarai turned the table on Rajashree Mallick in Jagatsinghpur

The New Indian Express

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Bibhu Prasad Tarai , BJP candidate bio : Assets , Total Income , Liabilities , Criminal Cases and other details.

The Hindu

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Odisha: Bibhu Prasad Tarai joins BJP, may get Jagatsinghpur LS ticket

The Times of India

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05 / CONTACT & ACCESS

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Delhi / present correspondence address
Flat No. 1101, Saraswati Apartments, Dr. B.D. Marg, New Delhi 110001
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Delhi contact published by Parliament
Tels.(011)- 23351101, 09013180319 (M)
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Permanent correspondence address in official biography
Vill-Mangarajpur, PO - Mangarajpur, PS- Kujang, Jagatsinghpur , Odisha, 754141 PO - Mangarajpur Jagatsinghpur Odisha 754141
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Contact numbers published by Parliament
Tels. 09437318470 (M),7978194318
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06 / FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

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When was Bibhu Prasad Tarai born?

The cited biography records 17 June 1964.

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Where was Bibhu Prasad Tarai born?

Vill. Mangarajpur, Jagatsingpur( Odisha).

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What education is recorded for Bibhu Prasad Tarai?

M.A.,LL.B. Madhusudan Law College, Cuttack and Utkal University, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha M.A.,LL.B. Madhusudan Law College, Cuttack and Utkal University, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha.

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What professional background is recorded for Bibhu Prasad Tarai?

Advocate.

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What is the earliest dated public role listed for Bibhu Prasad Tarai?

31 Aug. 2009: Member, Committee on Science & Technology, Environment & Forests. This is the earliest dated entry in the cited record, not necessarily the first public role.

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Which parliamentary record does this profile follow?

Bibhu Prasad Tarai is listed in the Lok Sabha record for Odisha. Read the linked membership source for the office and its scope.

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07 / PLAIN-LANGUAGE ANSWERS

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Who is Bibhu Prasad Tarai?

Bibhu Prasad Tarai is listed as Lok Sabha MP for Jagatsinghpur, Odisha.

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