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{{Short description|Indian politician}}
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| constituency1 = [[Odisha]]
| constituency1 = [[Odisha]]
| term_start1 = 2010
| term_start1 = 2010
| term_end1 = 2014<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.prsindia.org/mptrack/shashibhusanbehera | title=Shashi Bhusan Behera | publisher=PRS India | accessdate=3 March 2019}}</ref>
| term_end1 = 2014&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url=https://www.prsindia.org/mptrack/shashibhusanbehera | title=Shashi Bhusan Behera | publisher=PRS India | access-date=3 March 2019}}&lt;/ref&gt;
| office2 = Member: [[Finance and Excise minister's office]]
| office2 = Member: [[Finance and Excise minister's office]]
| constituency2 = Balipatna<ref>{{cite web|title=49 - Balipatna (SC) Assembly Constituency|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/electionanalysis/AE/S18/partycomp49.htm|publisher=Election Commission of India|accessdate=21 May 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.livemint.com/Politics/pzShhiE3OyzGGPrBInYRPN/Naveen-Patnaik-fields-Rajya-Sabha-MPs-in-Lok-Sabha-assembly.html | title=Naveen Patnaik fields Rajya Sabha MPs in Lok Sabha, assembly polls | publisher=Livemint | date=23 May 2014 | accessdate=3 March 2019}}</ref>
| constituency2 = Balipatna&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=49 - Balipatna (SC) Assembly Constituency|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/electionanalysis/AE/S18/partycomp49.htm|publisher=Election Commission of India|access-date=21 May 2014}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url=https://www.livemint.com/Politics/pzShhiE3OyzGGPrBInYRPN/Naveen-Patnaik-fields-Rajya-Sabha-MPs-in-Lok-Sabha-assembly.html | title=Naveen Patnaik fields Rajya Sabha MPs in Lok Sabha, assembly polls | publisher=Livemint | date=23 May 2014 | access-date=3 March 2019}}&lt;/ref&gt;
| predecessor2 = Raghab Chandra Sethi
| predecessor2 = Raghab Chandra Sethi
| successor2 =  
| successor2 =  
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| mother = Late Shri Shrimati Harshamani Behera
| mother = Late Shri Shrimati Harshamani Behera
| spouse = Suprabha Kumari Mohanty
| spouse = Suprabha Kumari Mohanty
| children = One son and one daughter
| children = One son and one daughter &lt;ref name="Mohapatra 2023 o490"&gt;{{cite web | last=Mohapatra | first=Debabrata | title=Odisha MLA Shashi Bhusan Behera booked for demanding Rs 40 lakh dowry | website=The Times of India | date=16 May 2023 | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/odisha-mla-shashi-bhusan-behera-booked-for-demanding-rs-40-lakh-dowry/articleshow/100272668.cms | access-date=25 March 2024}}&lt;/ref&gt;
| education = Graduate Educated at [[Ravenshaw Collegiate School|Ravenshaw College]], [[Utkal University]], [[Cuttack]] (Orissa)
| education = Graduate Educated at [[Ravenshaw Collegiate School|Ravenshaw College]], [[Utkal University]], [[Cuttack]] (Orissa)
| profession = Political and Social Worker
| profession = Political and Social Worker
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'''Shashi Bhusan Behera''' ({{lang-or|'''ସଶୀ ଭୂଷଣ ବେହେରା'''}}) is an Indian politician from the [[Biju Janata Dal]] party. He is the [[Finance minister|Finance]] and [[Excise Duty (India)|excise]] minister of [[Odisha]] State. He was a former member of [[Rajya Sabha]] and Member of the [[Legislative Assembly of Odisha]]. Former General Secretary and Vice–President of State [[Yuva Janata Dal]], President Orissa Dalit Sena, Vice President Samatamancha, [[Hind Mazdoor Sabha|State Executive Member H.M.S.]] (Hindu Mazdoor Sabha), General Secretary All Orissa Kaibarta Mahasangha, [[Founder Secretary]] of Cuttack Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital. Elected Member of National Telephone Advisory Committee in 2001 to 2002.
'''Shashi Bhusan Behera''' ({{langx|or|'''ସଶୀ ଭୂଷଣ ବେହେରା'''}}) is an Indian politician from the [[Biju Janata Dal]] party. He is the [[Finance minister|Finance]] and [[Excise Duty (India)|excise]] minister of [[Odisha]] State. He was a former member of [[Rajya Sabha]] and Member of the [[Legislative Assembly of Odisha]]. Former General Secretary and Vice–President of State [[Yuva Biju Janata Dal]], President Orissa Dalit Sena, Vice President [[Samata Party|Samatamancha]], [[Hind Mazdoor Sabha|State Executive Member H.M.S.]] (Hindu Mazdoor Sabha), General Secretary All Orissa Kaibarta Mahasangha, [[Founder Secretary]] of Cuttack Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital. Elected Member of National Telephone Advisory Committee in 2001 to 2002.&lt;ref name="The New Indian Express 2023 x459"&gt;{{cite web | title=Ex-Finance minister Shashi Behera booked in dowry case | website=The New Indian Express | date=16 May 2023 | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2023/May/16/ex-finance-minister-shashi-behera-booked-in-dowry-case-2575894.html | access-date=25 March 2024}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name="Sharma 2023 t397"&gt;{{cite web | last=Sharma | first=Vikash | title=BJD MLA Shashi Bhusan refutes dowry torture charges levelled by daughter-in-law | website=BJD MLA Shashi Bhusan refutes dowry torture charges levelled by daughter-in-law | date=17 May 2023 | url=https://odishatv.in/news/odisha/bjd-mla-shashi-bhusan-refutes-dowry-torture-charges-levelled-by-daughter-in-law-204504#google_vignette | access-date=25 March 2024}}&lt;/ref&gt;


[https://www.facebook.com/shashibhusan.odisha/ Shashi] also has served as a member of [[Rajya Sabha]] from [[List of Rajya Sabha members from Odisha|2010 to 2014]] and leader of [[Biju Janata Dal]] from ''Rajya Sabha'' 2012-2014. He has served as member of 13th Odisha Legislative Assembly from ''Balianta & Balipatna constituency'' which was later named as [[Jayadev (Odisha Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Jaydev constituency]] in the name of famous poet [[Jayadeva|Jaydev]]. [https://www.facebook.com/shashibhusan.odisha/ Behera] was also once from [https://khordha.nic.in/ Khordha] district from [[Bhubaneswar]], member [[Railway Recruitment Board|Zonal Railway Recruitment Board]] ([[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern Railway]] 1997-1999), Member F.C.I. Advisory Committee Orissa 2003 to onwards. Now, Holding the portfolio of [http://excise.odisha.gov.in/Contacts.asp Minister Finance & Excise], [https://agriodisha.nic.in/ Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment], [http://www.fardodisha.gov.in/ Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Government of Odisha.]
Shashi also has served as a member of [[Rajya Sabha]] from [[List of Rajya Sabha members from Odisha|2010 to 2014]] and leader of [[Biju Janata Dal]] from ''Rajya Sabha'' 2012–2014. He has served as member of 13th Odisha Legislative Assembly from ''Balianta &amp; Balipatna constituency'' which was later named as [[Jayadev (Odisha Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Jaydev constituency]] in the name of famous poet [[Jayadeva|Jaydev]]. Behera was also once from Khordha district from [[Bhubaneswar]], member [[Railway Recruitment Board|Zonal Railway Recruitment Board]] ([[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern Railway]] 1997–1999), Member F.C.I. Advisory Committee Orissa 2003 to onwards. Now, Holding the portfolio of Minister Finance &amp; Excise, Agriculture &amp; Farmers' Empowerment, Fisheries &amp; Animal Resources Development Government of Odisha.


He has always fought for the poor & marginalised section peoples. He lives life with a motto "Simple living, high thinking, being dedicated to work and development of his peoples".{{citation needed|date=September 2021}}
He has always fought for the poor &amp; marginalised section peoples. He lives life with a motto "Simple living, high thinking, being dedicated to work and development of his peoples".{{citation needed|date=September 2021}}


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
[https://www.facebook.com/shashibhusan.odisha/ Shashi Bhusan] fondly called as "Mantu" by his mother was born on 12 Feb 1953 to Madhusudan Behera and Harshamani Behera of village [[Nuapatna]]. Born at Jobra, [[Cuttack]], Shashi's<ref>https://www.facebook.com/shashibhusan.odisha/ {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref> first school was his [http://www.icbse.com/schools/jobra-patitapaban-nodal-ups/21121803401 Patitapaban School, Jobra] where he received his elementary education later he shifted to Nuapatna where he received his Secondary Education at ''Banguari High School''. Upon passing the 10th Examination (which then was 11th Class Examination) he was admitted to [[Ravenshaw University]] for further higher education. Not a student with excellent scores but definitely a brilliant one with a vision. In a short span of time his leadership attracted many and he was regarded and respected by many of his fellow mates, who would look up to him for suggestions.
Shashi Bhusan fondly called as "Mantu" by his mother was born on 12 Feb 1953 to Madhusudan Behera and Harshamani Behera of village [[Nuapatna]]. Born at Jobra, [[Cuttack]], Shashi's&lt;ref&gt;https://www.facebook.com/shashibhusan.odisha/ {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}&lt;/ref&gt; first school was his Patitapaban School, Jobra where he received his elementary education later he shifted to Nuapatna where he received his Secondary Education at ''Banguari High School''. Upon passing the 10th Examination (which then was 11th Class Examination) he was admitted to [[Ravenshaw University]] for further higher education. Not a student with excellent scores but definitely a brilliant one with a vision. In a short span of time his leadership attracted many and he was regarded and respected by many of his fellow mates, who would look up to him for suggestions.


During his early days of University he was attracted to the social justice movement and wanted to work for the poor and neglected section of people. And it is due to this that he was never attracted to the alluring jobs of his time. Working for the development of the fishermen's and the labourer's of different fields became his day-to-day activities and getting them to the mainstream society became his aim.
During his early days of university he was attracted to the social justice movement and wanted to work for the poor and neglected section of people. And it is due to this that he was never attracted to the alluring jobs of his time. Working for the development of the fishermen's and the labourer's of different fields became his day-to-day activities and getting them to the mainstream society became his aim.


On 10 February 1989, he was married toSuprabha Mohanty, who supported him in not only his profession but also took care of his family. He admits that its is truly said "[[Behind a successful man there is a women]]" and do credits his success to his wife.
On 10 February 1989, he was married toSuprabha Mohanty, who supported him in not only his profession but also took care of his family. He admits that it is truly said "[[Behind a successful man there is a women]]" and do credits his success to his wife.


[[File:Squareimgshashi.jpg|left|thumb|Shashi Bhusan Behera]]
[[File:Squareimgshashi.jpg|left|thumb|Shashi Bhusan Behera]]


The political era in [[Odisha]] was going on for a major revamp, the beginning of [[Naveen Patnaik|Naveen]] after the super cyclone of [[Odisha]] can be seen.
The political era in [[Odisha]] was going on for a major revamp, the beginning of [[Naveen Patnaik|Naveen era]] after the super cyclone of [[Odisha]] can be seen.


== Political career ==
== Political career ==
[https://www.facebook.com/shashibhusan.odisha/ Shashi] from the very beginning of his [[Ravenshaw University|university]] days was detrimental of working for the people not for the corporate boss or the executive boss. He wanted to work for the upliftment of peoples who were not regarded as the part of the mainstream society. And it is because of his and Sj [http://naveenpatnaik.com/MLA-Akulananda-Behera-of-CHOUDWAR-constituency-810.html ''Akulananda Behera’s''] effort that the fisherman society was included in the Schedule Caste category of Odisha and that the poor and innocent peoples who never were regarded as part of the mainstream society now started to be included.
Shashi from the very beginning of his [[Ravenshaw University|university]] days was detrimental of working for the people not for the corporate boss or the executive boss. He wanted to work for the upliftment of peoples who were not regarded as the part of the mainstream society. And it is because of his and Sj ''Akulananda Behera’s'' effort that the fisherman society was included in the Schedule Caste category of Odisha and that the poor and innocent peoples who never were regarded as part of the mainstream society now started to be included.


The non-corrupt and non-compromising ideology of [https://www.facebook.com/shashibhusan.odisha/ Shashi’s] stopped him from compromising and joining the power politics of state. But destiny was to play his role. With the death of the Legendary [[Biju Patnaik|Biju Pattnaik]] and to fill the vacuum created Sj [[Naveen Patnaik]] came to Odisha whose thought ideology and working forced ''Shashi'' to rethink his decision and he meet Sj. ''Naveen Pattnaik'' in the year 2000, who at once like him and wanted him to contest from [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Balipatna,+Odisha+752102/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x3a199f2fc18258dd:0x2e7a45e38a354041?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwih2cXFraThAhUW_XMBHUaDAEMQ8gEwAHoECAkQAQ ''Balipatna''] Electoral Constituency. As destiny wanted something else, he could not contest the 2000 election. But [[Naveen Patnaik|Naveenji]] has set his mind, came the 2004 and Shashi was elected from ''Balianta'' & ''Balipatna'' Electoral Constituency on ''Biju Janata Dal'' Ticket. And he never disappointed [[Naveen Patnaik|Naveenji]] (the most loved and respected leader of Odisha). In 2005 he was selected by the Speaker among the Members of the State Legislative Assembly to be awarded the Prestigious ''Utkalmani Gopabandhu Samman'' for the ''Best Legislator'' in the assembly. The worked for the development of the peoples of Balianta and Balipatna, his non-corrupt and non-compromising inspired many, and he was engulfed in the development of his constituency. It was his effort and vision that the Balianta and Balipatna Constituency was named after ‘Jaydev’ the famous poet who Gita Govinda is recited before lord Jagannath every day. Came the year of 2009, he was confident of his work and effort and that the leader would surely re-elect him. But ''[[Naveen Patnaik|Naveen ji]]'' wanted his man in [[Delhi]], he instructed ''Shashi'' to work for the party in the forthcoming election and Shashi with a heavy heart never denied ''[[Naveen Patnaik|Naveenji]]'' and always worked with dedication to serve his people and party. In the year 2010 ''Naveenji'' surprised Shashi with a ticket to the upper house of Parliament (the Rajya Sabha). And made him also the leader of ''[[Biju Janata Dal]]'' Parliamentary Party in [[Rajya Sabha]]. With the Changing scenario in ''[[Odisha Legislative Assembly|Odisha]]'' fast shaping Sj. ''Naveen Patnaik'' wanted ''Shashi'' in ''[[Odisha]]'' and thus was called in the midst of his term to contest from "[[Jayadev (Odisha Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Jaydev]]". He was elected to the State Legislative Assembly on [[Biju Janata Dal]] Ticket from Jaydev Constituency.
The non-corrupt and non-compromising ideology of Shashi’s stopped him from compromising and joining the power politics of state. But destiny was to play his role. With the death of the Legendary [[Biju Patnaik|Biju Pattnaik]] and to fill the vacuum created Sj [[Naveen Patnaik]] came to Odisha whose thought ideology and working forced ''Shashi'' to rethink his decision and he meet Sj. ''Naveen Pattnaik'' in the year 2000, who at once like him and wanted him to contest from ''Balipatna'' Electoral Constituency. As destiny wanted something else, he could not contest the 2000 election. But [[Naveen Patnaik]] has set his mind, came the 2004 and Shashi was elected from ''Balianta'' &amp; ''Balipatna'' Electoral Constituency on ''Biju Janata Dal'' Ticket. And he never disappointed [[Naveen Patnaik]] (the most loved and respected leader of Odisha). In 2005 he was selected by the Speaker among the Members of the State Legislative Assembly to be awarded the Prestigious ''Utkalmani Gopabandhu Samman'' for the ''Best Legislator'' in the assembly. The worked for the development of the peoples of Balianta and Balipatna, his non-corrupt and non-compromising inspired many, and he was engulfed in the development of his constituency. It was his effort and vision that the Balianta and Balipatna Constituency was named after ‘Jaydev’ the famous poet who Gita Govinda is recited before lord Jagannath every day. Came the year of 2009, he was confident of his work and effort and that the leader would surely re-elect him. But ''[[Naveen Patnaik]]'' wanted his man in [[Delhi]], he instructed ''Shashi'' to work for the party in the forthcoming election and Shashi with a heavy heart never denied ''[[Naveen Patnaik]]'' and always worked with dedication to serve his people and party. In the year 2010 ''[[Naveen Patnaik]]'' surprised Shashi with a ticket to the upper house of Parliament (the Rajya Sabha). And made him also the leader of ''[[Biju Janata Dal]]'' Parliamentary Party in [[Rajya Sabha]]. With the Changing scenario in ''[[Odisha Legislative Assembly|Odisha]]'' fast shaping Sj. ''[[Naveen Patnaik]]'' wanted ''Shashi'' in ''[[Odisha]]'' and thus was called in the midst of his term to contest from "[[Jayadev (Odisha Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Jaydev]]". He was elected to the State Legislative Assembly on [[Biju Janata Dal]] Ticket from Jaydev Constituency.


Shashi a confidant of Sj. ''Naveen Patnaik'' was given the charge of two important ''Ministry of Finance and Excise'' and was later given with Public Enterprise and upon the resignation of the Agriculture Minister was given with additional charge of ''Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment, Fisheries'' & ''Animal Resources Development''. Now he is also the Chairman of many ''Ministerial Committee’s.''
Shashi a confidant of Sj. ''Naveen Patnaik'' was given the charge of two important ''Ministry of Finance and Excise'' and was later given with Public Enterprise and upon the resignation of the Agriculture Minister was given with additional charge of ''Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment, Fisheries'' &amp; ''Animal Resources Development''. Now he is also the Chairman of many ''Ministerial Committees.''


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Odisha MLAs 2019–2024]]
[[Category:Odisha MLAs 2014–2019]]
[[Category:Odisha MLAs 2014–2019]]
[[Category:Orissa MLAs 2004–2009]]
[[Category:State cabinet ministers of Odisha]]
[[Category:People from Cuttack district]]
[[Category:Politicians from Bhubaneswar]]

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Shashi Bhusan Behera
ସଶୀ ଭୂଷଣ ବେହେରା
Member: Legislative Assembly of Odisha
Assumed office
2014
Preceded byArabinda Dhali
ConstituencyJayadev
Member: Rajya Sabha
In office
2010 – 2014<ref>"Shashi Bhusan Behera". PRS India. Retrieved 3 March 2019.</ref>
ConstituencyOdisha
Member: Finance and Excise minister's office
Preceded byRaghab Chandra Sethi
ConstituencyBalipatna<ref>"49 - Balipatna (SC) Assembly Constituency". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 21 May 2014.</ref><ref>"Naveen Patnaik fields Rajya Sabha MPs in Lok Sabha, assembly polls". Livemint. 23 May 2014. Retrieved 3 March 2019.</ref>
Personal details
Born (1953-02-12) 12 February 1953 (age 73)
Nuapatna, Khurda district, Odisha, India
Political partyBiju Janata Dal
Other political
affiliations
Janata Dal
Spouse(s)Suprabha Kumari Mohanty
ChildrenOne son and one daughter <ref name="Mohapatra 2023 o490">Mohapatra, Debabrata (16 May 2023). "Odisha MLA Shashi Bhusan Behera booked for demanding Rs 40 lakh dowry". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 March 2024.</ref>
Parents
  • Late Shri Madhusudan Behera (father)
  • Late Shri Shrimati Harshamani Behera (mother)
EducationGraduate Educated at Ravenshaw College, Utkal University, Cuttack (Orissa)
ProfessionPolitical and Social Worker
Bande Utkala Janani

Shashi Bhusan Behera (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) is an Indian politician from the Biju Janata Dal party. He is the Finance and excise minister of Odisha State. He was a former member of Rajya Sabha and Member of the Legislative Assembly of Odisha. Former General Secretary and Vice–President of State Yuva Biju Janata Dal, President Orissa Dalit Sena, Vice President Samatamancha, State Executive Member H.M.S. (Hindu Mazdoor Sabha), General Secretary All Orissa Kaibarta Mahasangha, Founder Secretary of Cuttack Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital. Elected Member of National Telephone Advisory Committee in 2001 to 2002.<ref name="The New Indian Express 2023 x459">"Ex-Finance minister Shashi Behera booked in dowry case". The New Indian Express. 16 May 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2024.</ref><ref name="Sharma 2023 t397">Sharma, Vikash (17 May 2023). "BJD MLA Shashi Bhusan refutes dowry torture charges levelled by daughter-in-law". BJD MLA Shashi Bhusan refutes dowry torture charges levelled by daughter-in-law. Retrieved 25 March 2024.</ref>

Shashi also has served as a member of Rajya Sabha from 2010 to 2014 and leader of Biju Janata Dal from Rajya Sabha 2012–2014. He has served as member of 13th Odisha Legislative Assembly from Balianta & Balipatna constituency which was later named as Jaydev constituency in the name of famous poet Jaydev. Behera was also once from Khordha district from Bhubaneswar, member Zonal Railway Recruitment Board (South Eastern Railway 1997–1999), Member F.C.I. Advisory Committee Orissa 2003 to onwards. Now, Holding the portfolio of Minister Finance & Excise, Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment, Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Government of Odisha.

He has always fought for the poor & marginalised section peoples. He lives life with a motto "Simple living, high thinking, being dedicated to work and development of his peoples".[citation needed]

Early life and education

Shashi Bhusan fondly called as "Mantu" by his mother was born on 12 Feb 1953 to Madhusudan Behera and Harshamani Behera of village Nuapatna. Born at Jobra, Cuttack, Shashi's<ref>https://www.facebook.com/shashibhusan.odisha/ Template:User-generated source</ref> first school was his Patitapaban School, Jobra where he received his elementary education later he shifted to Nuapatna where he received his Secondary Education at Banguari High School. Upon passing the 10th Examination (which then was 11th Class Examination) he was admitted to Ravenshaw University for further higher education. Not a student with excellent scores but definitely a brilliant one with a vision. In a short span of time his leadership attracted many and he was regarded and respected by many of his fellow mates, who would look up to him for suggestions.

During his early days of university he was attracted to the social justice movement and wanted to work for the poor and neglected section of people. And it is due to this that he was never attracted to the alluring jobs of his time. Working for the development of the fishermen's and the labourer's of different fields became his day-to-day activities and getting them to the mainstream society became his aim.

On 10 February 1989, he was married toSuprabha Mohanty, who supported him in not only his profession but also took care of his family. He admits that it is truly said "Behind a successful man there is a women" and do credits his success to his wife.

Shashi Bhusan Behera

The political era in Odisha was going on for a major revamp, the beginning of Naveen era after the super cyclone of Odisha can be seen.

Political career

Shashi from the very beginning of his university days was detrimental of working for the people not for the corporate boss or the executive boss. He wanted to work for the upliftment of peoples who were not regarded as the part of the mainstream society. And it is because of his and Sj Akulananda Behera’s effort that the fisherman society was included in the Schedule Caste category of Odisha and that the poor and innocent peoples who never were regarded as part of the mainstream society now started to be included.

The non-corrupt and non-compromising ideology of Shashi’s stopped him from compromising and joining the power politics of state. But destiny was to play his role. With the death of the Legendary Biju Pattnaik and to fill the vacuum created Sj Naveen Patnaik came to Odisha whose thought ideology and working forced Shashi to rethink his decision and he meet Sj. Naveen Pattnaik in the year 2000, who at once like him and wanted him to contest from Balipatna Electoral Constituency. As destiny wanted something else, he could not contest the 2000 election. But Naveen Patnaik has set his mind, came the 2004 and Shashi was elected from Balianta & Balipatna Electoral Constituency on Biju Janata Dal Ticket. And he never disappointed Naveen Patnaik (the most loved and respected leader of Odisha). In 2005 he was selected by the Speaker among the Members of the State Legislative Assembly to be awarded the Prestigious Utkalmani Gopabandhu Samman for the Best Legislator in the assembly. The worked for the development of the peoples of Balianta and Balipatna, his non-corrupt and non-compromising inspired many, and he was engulfed in the development of his constituency. It was his effort and vision that the Balianta and Balipatna Constituency was named after ‘Jaydev’ the famous poet who Gita Govinda is recited before lord Jagannath every day. Came the year of 2009, he was confident of his work and effort and that the leader would surely re-elect him. But Naveen Patnaik wanted his man in Delhi, he instructed Shashi to work for the party in the forthcoming election and Shashi with a heavy heart never denied Naveen Patnaik and always worked with dedication to serve his people and party. In the year 2010 Naveen Patnaik surprised Shashi with a ticket to the upper house of Parliament (the Rajya Sabha). And made him also the leader of Biju Janata Dal Parliamentary Party in Rajya Sabha. With the Changing scenario in Odisha fast shaping Sj. Naveen Patnaik wanted Shashi in Odisha and thus was called in the midst of his term to contest from "Jaydev". He was elected to the State Legislative Assembly on Biju Janata Dal Ticket from Jaydev Constituency.

Shashi a confidant of Sj. Naveen Patnaik was given the charge of two important Ministry of Finance and Excise and was later given with Public Enterprise and upon the resignation of the Agriculture Minister was given with additional charge of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment, Fisheries & Animal Resources Development. Now he is also the Chairman of many Ministerial Committees.

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