Biographical Sketch
Member of Parliament
12th Lok Sabha
SWAIN, SHRI KHARABELA
[BHARATIYA JANATA PARTY - BALASORE (ORISSA)]
Father's Name Shri Pitambar Swain
Date of Birth 25 October 1953
Place of Birth Arasa, Distt. Bhadrak (Orissa)
Marital Status Married on 4 May 1984
Spouse's Name Smt. Kalpana Swain
Children One son
Educational Qualifications
M.A.(Political Science) and M.A.(Oriya)
Educated at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar (Orissa)
Profession
Artist, Civil Servant, Journalist
Permanent Address
Naya Bazar, Balasore
(Orissa)
Tel.(06782) 66934
Present Address
166, North Avenue,
New Delhi-110001
Tel. (011) 3792122
Positions Held
1998Elected to 12th Lok Sabha
1998-99Member, Committee on Railways
Member, Committee on Members of Parliament Local
Area Development Scheme
Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of
Human Resource Development
Books Published
(i)Anya Loka Anya Ilaka and (ii) Babu Aasithile (Short
Stories Collections)
Literary, Artistic and Scientific Accomplishments
Contributed short stories and literary essays in several
prominent Oriya literary magazines; published and edited
weekly newspaper - The Bishesha Khabar; and President and
Secretary of a number of literary organisations
Social and Cultural Activities
Associated with several social organizations; scripted
several dramas which were staged in various parts of India
Special Interests
Reading books and magazines, intellectual discussions and
writing
Favourite Pastime and Recreation
Listening to music and cultural activities
Sports and Clubs
Played cricket, badminton and table tennis at club level
Other Information
Member, Council of Indian Institutes of Technology, 1998-99
Election Result of
Balasore Lok Sabha Constituency
Total electorate 11,99,981
Total votes polled 7,99,468
Votes polled in favour of the first four leading candidates
(1) Shri Kharabela Swain (B.J.P.) 4,21,068
(2) Shri Kartik Mohapatra (I.N.C.) 3,37,066
(3) Dr. Ananta Majhi (J.D.) 14,424
(4) Shri Tapas Rath (I.N.D.) 11,072
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