Sambit Patra
Indian politician (born 1974)
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Sambit Patra is an Indian politician and surgeon who serves as the Member of Parliament from the Puri constituency since 4 June 2024. He has served as the national spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party since 2014 and currently serving as a chairman in tourism department since November 2021. Patra had his first job at Hindu Rao Hospital. He was appointed an independent director of the board of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) in 2017. On 30 November 2021, Patra was appointed Chairman of the India Tourism Development Corporation.
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Congress notice against BJP MP for Rahul jibeCongress MP Hibi Eden has initiated a privilege motion against BJP MP Sambit Patra for labeling Rahul Gandhi a "traitor of the highest order." Eden's letter to the Speaker contends that Patra's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'For him, nothing is above this country': Priyanka Gandhi slams Sambit Patra's 'traitor' remark on Rahul GandhiCongress MP Priyanka Gandhi defended her brother, Rahul Gandhi, against BJP MP Sambit Patra's accusation of being a "traitor." Patra alleged a connection between Gandhi, George Soros, and OCCRP, aiming..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Pull up Sambit Patra for remarks on Rahul Gandhi: Congress to Om BirlaCongress MP Manickam Tagore wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, raising concerns over BJP MP Sambit Patra's "slanderous language" against Rahul Gandhi. Tagore urged stringent action against Patra for..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Slanderous': Cong MP Manickam Tagore asks Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to act against BJP MP Sambit PatraCongress MP Manickam Tagore has formally requested Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to take action against BJP MP Sambit Patra. Tagore alleges Patra used slanderous language against Rahul Gandhi, calling him..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Why creating drama': BJP calls out opposition over Parliament logjamThe BJP criticized opposition protests outside Parliament, characterizing them as disruptive theatrics. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju questioned the Congress party's actions, while BJP MP..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP alleges LoP Rahul Gandhi 'traitor of highest order', trying to destabilise IndiaBJP MPs K Laxman and Sambit Patra cited a report in the French media outlet 'Mediapart' to target Gandhi after the ruling party raised the issue in the Lok Sabha, which was adjourned amid noisy..DNA - Published |
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‘Hero-worship is road to dictatorship’: Opposition slams Sambit Patra's remarks on Lord JagannathCongress party accused the BJP of exploiting religious sentiments for political gain and warned that "hero-worship is the road to dictatorship" following BJP leader Sambit Patra's controversial..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Will observe fast as penance to Lord Jagannath': BJP's Sambit Patra apologetic for 'slip of tongue' in PuriPatra, the BJP candidate from Puri Lok Sabha seat, landed in a row in Odisha on Monday after he told a local news channel that "Lord Jagannath is a devotee (bhakt) of Prime Minister Narendra Modi." He..IndiaTimes - Published |
Jagannath a 'Modi bhakt', says BJP's Puri pick, sparks outrageBJP's candidate from Puri Lok Sabha constituency Sambit Patra apologizes for calling Jagannath a 'bhakt of Modi' during a campaign trip. Opposition demands apology, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik criticizes..IndiaTimes - Published | Row over Sambit Patra's 'Lord Jagannath bhakt of PM Modi' remark, he clarifiesThe Bhartiya Janata Party's Sambit Patra landed in huge controversy on Monday after calling Lord Jagannath a 'bhakt' (devotee) of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Patra, who is the BJP candidate from Puri..IndiaTimes - Published |
Lok Sabha polls: PM Modi holds mega roadshow in Puri, Sambit Patra by his sidePrime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a roadshow in Puri, Odisha, on Monday morning, accompanied by BJP candidate Sambit Patra. Patra, who was defeated in the 2019 election by Pinaki Mishra of the..IndiaTimes - Published | BJD moves EC against BJP leader Sambit Patra for distributing clocks with party symbolBJD accuses Sambit Patra of distributing clocks with BJP symbol, lotus, and his photo. Delegation led by Sulata Deo submits petition to EC for model code violation. Odisha BJP leader criticizes BJD for..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Rahul Gandhi won't succeed in defaming RSS, BJP: Sambit PatraIndiaTimes - Published | BJP leader Sambit Patra walks on hot coals while offering prayer to goddess in Odisha, posts videoBJP spokesperson Sambit Patra walked on burning coal in the Puri district of Odisha.DNA - Published |
Rahul going to Surat 'to augment insult thrown at OBC community' through Modi surname remark: BJPBJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra on Monday lashed out at Rahul Gandhi over moving Surat court for challenging his two-year jail term in a defamation case, and said that the Congress leader is..IndiaTimes - Published | |
