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Sambit Patra

Sambit Patra is an Indian politician and a qualified surgeon. He is a national spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

  • Early Life and Education: Sambit Patra received his MBBS degree from VSS Medical College and Hospital, Burla, and a Master's degree in surgery (MS) from SCB Medical College, Cuttack. He cleared the UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination in 2003.

  • Political Career: He started his political career with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). He has held various positions within the BJP.

  • Role as Spokesperson: As a national spokesperson for the BJP, he is a prominent face on Indian news channels, often participating in debates and discussions on current affairs and government policies.

  • Electoral Contests: He contested the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from Puri, Odisha, but lost. He also contested the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from the same constituency, losing again.