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| Office | Karanjia
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|---|---|
| Predecessor | Bijay Naik
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| Constituency | Karanjia
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| Nationality | Indian
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| Political party | BJD |
| Spouse | Bir Birsing Hembram[1]
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| Alma mater | Bachelor of Arts
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Basanti Hembram is an Indian politician representing the Biju Janta Dal party. She was elected as the Member of Legislative Assembly in 2019 from Karanjia, Odisha and won by 8763 votes.[2][3] In January 2021, villagers from Kadamodaka village stopped her convoy and made her walk 7 km to inspect the damage done by elephants in the area. However, she later said that she herself stopped to inquire and know more about the problems.[4]
References
- ↑ Basanti Hembram(BJD):Constituency- KARANJIA(MAYURBHANJ) - Affidavit Information of Candidate.
- ↑ The Forced Walkabout | Outlook India Magazine. Outlook India. Retrieved 2021-03-17.
- ↑ Karanjia Election Results 2019 LIVE: Karanjia Assembly Election Results, Winner, Runner-Up & Vote Share – Oneindia. www.oneindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-17.
- ↑ Odisha villagers take MLA on forced march to assess jumbo damage. The Hindu(2021-01-22). Retrieved 2021-03-17.