Rita Sahu (born 19 June 1971) is an Indian politician belonging to Biju Janata Dal. She was elected as a member of Odisha Legislative Assembly from Bijepur on 24 October 2019.[3][4][5] Her husband was elected three times from Bijepur. Though her husband was an Indian National Congress politician, she is a Biju Janata Dal politician. After his death Sahu was elected as MLA of Bijepur on 28 February 2018 and served till 24 May 2019.[6][7][8]
Rita Sahu
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| Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts Minister[1] | |
| Assumed office 2022 June 5 | |
| Member of Odisha Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 28 February 2018 – 24 May 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Subal Sahu |
| Succeeded by | Naveen Patnaik |
| Constituency | bijepur |
| In office 24 October 2019 – 4 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Naveen Patnaik |
| Succeeded by | Sanat Kumar Gartia |
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| Born | (1971-06-19) 19 June 1971 (age 53) [2] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Biju Janata Dal |
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| Preceded by | Member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly from Bijepur (Vidhan Sabha constituency) 2018 Bye election – 2019 |
Succeeded by |
| Preceded by
Naveen Patnaik (BJD) |
Member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly from Bijepur (Vidhan Sabha constituency) 2019 Bye election– |
Incumbent |
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