Niranjan Pujari is an Indian lawyer turned politician. He is one of the senior politicians of Western Odisha. Niranjan is known for being soft spoken and down to earth. He represented Binka and Sonepur constituencies in Odisha Legislative Assembly.
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Niranjan Pujari was born on Tuesday 31 January 1961 (age 62; as of 2023) in Sambalpur, also known as Sonepur, Odisha. His zodiac sign is Aquarius. Niranjan studied at Rampur High School (1997) in Odisha. Graduated with Bachelor of Commerce from Gangadhar Meher University (1981) in Sambalpur, Odisha. In 1984, Niranjan continued his studies at LR College of Law in Sambalpur, Odisha.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′6″
Weight (approx): 70 kg
Hair color: salt and pepper
Eye Color: Black
Niranjan Pujari with Yogi Adityanath
family and caste
Niranjan Pujari belongs to a Hindu Brahmin family in Sambalpur, Odisha.
parents and siblings
His father’s name is Radheshyam (deceased) alias Malu Pujari alias Pujhari.
wife and children
Niranjan Pujari is married to Binapani Pujari. He has two daughters.
religion
Niranjan Pujari follows Hinduism.
Address
Village Rampur, PO/PS Rampur, Dist-Subarnapur, Pin 767045, Odisha
signature
Niranjan Pujari’s signature
Career
politics
Niranjan Pujari entered politics when the regional party BJD contested the Odisha Assembly elections for the first time in 2000.
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) logo
Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA).
Niranjan Pujari started his political journey in 2000 in Odisha Legislative Assembly from Binka constituency on Biju Janta Dal (BJD) ticket. He won the Odisha Legislative Assembly elections in 2000. In 2009, Niranjan won the Odisha Legislative Assembly elections from Sonepur constituency. He was re-elected from Sonepur constituency in 2014 and 2019.
Minister
On 10 May 2011, Niranjan Pujari was appointed as Minister of Food Supply and Consumer Welfare. He held this post until August 2, 2012. From February 10, 2012 to August 2, 2012, Niranjan held the post of Minister of Science and Technology. He held the portfolio of Minister of Industry and Excise from August 2, 2012 to May 21, 2014. On 7 May 2017, Niranjani was appointed Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs; He held this post until May 28, 2019. He again held the position of Minister of Industry from May 7, 2017 to March 2, 2018. He was the Minister of Water Resources from March 3, 2018 to May 28, 2019. He held the portfolio of Minister of Excise from May 29, 2019 to June 4, 2022. He was appointed as the Minister of Finance on June 5, 2022.
Niranjan Pujari (left) presents the Supplementary Budget for the financial year 2012-2022 as Finance Minister in the Odisha Legislative Assembly
Niranjan became the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs on June 5, 2022. After the death of Odisha Health and Family Welfare Minister Naba Kishore Das, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare was handed over to Niranjan Pujari in 2023; Naba Das was killed on January 29, 2023 in Brajrajnagar, Jharsuguda district of Odisha.
Speaker of Odisha Legislative Assembly
On 26 May 2014, Niranjan Pujari was unanimously elected as the Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly.
Niranjan Pujari (left) as Speaker of Odisha Legislative Assembly
In 2017, he resigned soon after Odisha Chief Minister Navien Patnaik announced a reshuffle of the Council of Ministers. Niranjan refused to disclose the reason for his resignation to the media; However, in the interview, he mentioned that he wanted to devote more time to the people of his constituency.
Committee membership
Niranjan Pujari was a member of many committees including Committee on Public Enterprises (2000-2001), Committee on Rehabilitation (2002-2003), Committee on Members’ Amenities (2005-2006), Select Committee on Orissa Excise Bill, 2005 (2006-2001) and House Committee 2006-2001 (2006-2001). committee. He has chaired several committees, including the Standing Committee on Energy, Revenue and Excise (2006-2008).
assets and properties
movable assets
- Bank deposits: Rs. 67,97,400.5
- LIC/Other Insurance Policy: Rs. 18,96,410
- Motor Vehicles: Rs. 10,90,610
real estate
- Agricultural land: Rs. 39,77,732
- Non-agricultural land: Rs. 2,79,645
- Residential buildings: Rs. 75,10,600
Note: The given valuations of movable and immovable property are given as of 2019. It excludes assets owned by his spouse and dependents (minors).
Net worth
Niranjan Pujari’s net worth for the financial year 2019 was estimated at Rs. 2 crores. It excludes the net worth of his spouse and dependents (minors).
Facts/Trivia
- As a lawyer, Niranjan Pujari is inclined to study law.
- He is associated with many charities including ‘UTSARGA’, Blood Donation Association in Sambalpur, Odisha and ‘Nikhila Orissa Chhatra Andolon’. He works as the president of Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir, a private special education school in Rampur, Odisha.
- He served as the Director of Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC).
- Niranjan Pujari actively participates in cultural activities and is a member of Gangadhar Meher Sahitya Ekademic in Rampur, Odisha.
- Niranjan has a penchant for sports and clubs; He is a former member of Sambalpur University football team.
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