Padmanabha Behera
Indian politician
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Padmanabha Behera is an Indian politician from Odisha. He was a five time elected Member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly from Birmaharajpur Assembly constituency in 2009, 2014 and 2019 and Phulbani Assembly constituency in 1990 & 2004. [1][2] He was also elected to Lok Sabha for 2 times from Phulbani Lok Sabha constituency in 1998 & 1999. He has been Minister of Commerce and Transport in Odisha Government. [3][4][5] His wife, Bishnu Priya Behera was also minister in Odisha Govt.
Padmanabha Behera | |
|---|---|
| Member of Odisha Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2009–2024 | |
| Constituency | Birmaharajpur |
| In office 2004–2009 | |
| Constituency | Phulbani |
| In office 1990–1995 | |
| Constituency | Phulbani |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1998–2004 | |
| Constituency | Phulbani, Odisha |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 March 1956 Bilupadar, Kandhamal district, Odisha |
| Party | Biju Janata Dal |
| Spouse | Bishnu Priya Behera |
| Parent | Late Kartika Behera |
| Profession | Politician |
