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Manmohan Samal

Manmohan Samal is listed as Rajya Sabha MP for Odisha.

Party in the cited recordBharatiya Janata Party

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Odisha CM Majhi celebrates BJP's electoral success with party MP Manmohan Samal in Bhubaneswar

ANI News

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01 / THE ESSENTIALS

At a glance

Office
Member of Parliament · Rajya Sabha
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Institution
Rajya Sabha
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Constituency / area
Odisha
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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. 195915 April 1959
  2. 20262026-04-03
  3. 20266 April 2026
    public service

    Rajya Sabha oath or affirmation

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  4. 20262026-08-13
    public work

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DOCUMENTED LIFE & WORK

Early life & upbringing

The cited biography records Manmohan Samal’s date of birth as 15 April 1959. The birthplace is recorded as Bhadrak (Orissa).

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DOCUMENTED LIFE & WORK

Education & professional life

The educational qualifications recorded in the cited source are: B.A., LL.B. Educated at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Orissa. The professional background is listed as Political and Social Worker.

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02 / BIOGRAPHY

The person behind the office

Rajya Sabha terms served (source)
2
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Education details in PRS
Information not available
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Education category in PRS
Information not available
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Education in the official biography
B.A., LL.B. Educated at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Orissa
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Profession / professional background in biography
Political and Social Worker
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Personal background in the official biography

Date of birth
15 April 1959
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Place of birth
Bhadrak (Orissa)
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Father’s name
Late Shri Kambhupani Samal
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Mother’s name
Shrimati Basant Kumari Samal
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Marital status
Married
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Spouse’s name
Shrimati Pranati Samal
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Marriage date
11 July 1994
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Daughters listed in biography
One
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Interests, publications & public work

Other information in biography
Joined Bharatiya Janata Party, in1982
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03 / PUBLIC SERVICE

Terms, responsibilities & positions

Legislature / term
2026-2032
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Term end in roster
02/04/2032
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Membership category
See official election record
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Term notification date
2026-04-03
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Term expiry in official roster
2032-04-02
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Term description in PRS
First Term
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Term start in PRS
2026-04-03
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Activity reporting scope
Data corresponds to the period from 01-06-2009 to 13-08-2026.
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Oath date in Parliament record
6 April 2026
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04 / LEGISLATIVE WORK

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202650

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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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Member-linked archive; may span several terms · Records dated 2026-08-10 to 2026-08-13

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Original source

e-Shram registration

UNSTARRED · LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT · Rajya Sabha Secretariat · Question 2977 · Session 271

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Four-Lane Highway Corridor from Jamujhadi (NH-16) to Dhamra Port, Odisha

UNSTARRED · ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGH WAYS · Rajya Sabha Secretariat · Question 2828 · Session 271

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Beneficiaries covered under NFSA in Odisha

UNSTARRED · CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION · Rajya Sabha Secretariat · Question 2595 · Session 271

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Production, availability and distribution of urea

UNSTARRED · CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS · Rajya Sabha Secretariat · Question 2572 · Session 271

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Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban in Odisha

UNSTARRED · Housing and Urban Affairs · Rajya Sabha Secretariat · Question 2446 · Session 271

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"Party will get further strengthened": Odisha BJP chief Manmohan Samal welcomes MP Debashish Samantray

ANI News

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Odisha CM Majhi celebrates BJP's electoral success with party MP Manmohan Samal in Bhubaneswar

ANI News

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"Needs to maintain decorum": Odisha BJP chief Manmohan Samal slams Kharge over 'terrorist' remark on PM Modi

ANI News

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BJP fields Manmohan Samal, Sujeet Kumar for Rajya Sabha polls in Odisha

The New Indian Express

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BJP nominates state unit President Manmohan Samal, MP Sujeet Kumar for Rajya Sabha seats from Odisha

The Times of India

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RS polls: BJP nominates Odisha chief Manmohan Samal, MP Sujeet Kumar | India News

Hindustan Times

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SOURCE COLLECTION

Research & documents

Original source

Rajya Sabha oath or affirmation: nineteen members, 6 April 2026

Rajya Sabha Secretariat / Press Information Bureau

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05 / CONTACT & ACCESS

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Email published by Parliament
manmohan.samal@mprs.sansad.in
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Delhi correspondence address
B.D.A, Duplex, Baratunda, Bhubaneswar, Orissa.
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Delhi contact published by Parliament
23093104, Mobile 98681818220674-2354647, 9437019822
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Permanent correspondence address in official biography
Vill.;-Mirhasanpur, Po.:-Jalamandua, Ps.:-Dhamnagar, Dist.:-Bhadrak, Odisha Agarpada, Bhadrak, Odisha 756112
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When was Manmohan Samal born?

The cited biography records 15 April 1959.

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Where was Manmohan Samal born?

Bhadrak (Orissa).

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What education is recorded for Manmohan Samal?

B.A., LL.B. Educated at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Orissa.

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What professional background is recorded for Manmohan Samal?

Political and Social Worker.

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Which parliamentary record does this profile follow?

Manmohan Samal is listed in the Rajya 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 Manmohan Samal?

Manmohan Samal is listed as Rajya Sabha MP for Odisha.

What does this office do?

Serves in the Council of States. Rajya Sabha membership is state/UT based or nominated, rather than tied to a Lok Sabha constituency.

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