Sanjay Bhoi is an Indian politician from

Odisha Odisha (English: , ), formerly Orissa ( the official name until 2011), is an Indian state located in Eastern India. It is the 8th largest state by area, and the 11th largest by population. The state has the third largest population of ...

in India. He was an MP from the

Bargarh (Lok Sabha constituency) Bargarh is a city and municipality in Bargarh district in the state of odisha in India. It is the administrative headquarters of Bargarh District. Bargarh is popularly known for intensive cultivation of 'paddy', therefore called "Bhata Handi" o ...

,of

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, on the ticket of

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in the general election of 2009.

Early life and education

Sanjay Bhoi, son of Krupasindhu Bhoi, was born in the village of

Paikmal Paikmal is a town in Bargarh district in the Indian state of Odisha. Geography Paikmal is located at . It has an average elevation of . It is almost from its district headquarters, Bargarh. It is about from its capital city of Bhubaneshwar. ...

in Baragarh,

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. He completed his education at CSKM Public School and later pursued further studies at

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, where he obtained his qualifications. Afterward, he worked as a project manager in a multinational software company for six years before returning to Orissa following his father's death. Recognized for his grassroots leadership, Sanjay has initiated various social service projects in his district, including cultural events aimed at highlighting the challenges of western Orissa. He is actively engaged in efforts to address starvation deaths in the region.

Political career

An IT professional by education Sanjay was chosen by congress party to contest Lok Sabha election from

Bargarh Bargarh is a city and municipality in Bargarh district in the state of odisha in India. It is the administrative headquarters of Bargarh District. Bargarh is popularly known for intensive cultivation of 'paddy', therefore called "Bhata Handi" o ...

in 2009. He defeated his nearest rival Radharani Panda of

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by over one lakh votes. He was 3rd in 2014 Lok sabha election from

References

External links

Detailed Profile: Shri Sanjay Bhoi at Indian Government portal
Indian National Congress politicians India MPs 2009–2014 People from Bargarh district Living people Lok Sabha members from Odisha Year of birth missing (living people) Indian National Congress politicians from Odisha {{Odisha-INC-politician-stub

Early life and education

Political career

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