Prithviraj Harichandan is an Indian politician and Minister of Law, Works, Excise Government of Odisha. He is a member of the Member of Odisha Legislative Assembly from Chilika assembly constituency of Khordha district. He is the son of Biswabhusan Harichandan, who is currently serving as 7th Governor of Chhattisgarh.
Prithviraj Harichandan | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Law, Works, Excise Government of Odisha | |
| Assumed office 12 June 2024 | |
| Chief Minister | Mohan Charan Majhi |
| Member of Odisha Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 4 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Kishore Chandra Naik |
| Constituency | Chilika |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 December 1968 Chilika, Odisha |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Parent | Biswabhusan Harichandan (Father) |
| Profession | Politician, Consultant |
Early life and career
editPrithviraj did his Master in Science from Utkal University in 1987–89.[1]
On 12 June 2024, he took oath along with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar. Governor Raghubar Das administered their oath. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, along with Chief Ministers of 10 BJP-ruled states were present at the time of oath.[2][3][4]
References
edit- ^ "My Neta Profile". India News. 15 June 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ "Highlights: BJP Tribal Leader, 4-Time MLA Mohan Majhi Sworn In As Odisha Chief Minister". NDTV.com. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ Barik, Satyasundar (12 June 2024). "Mohan Charan Majhi sworn in as Odisha's first BJP Chief Minister". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ "Odisha Cabinet portfolios: CM Mohan Charan Majhi keeps Home". India News. 13 June 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
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