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Purna Chandra Sethy
Member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
4 June 2024
Preceded bySuryamani Baidya
ConstituencyKhalikote
Personal details
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
ProfessionPolitician, social worker

Purna Chandra Sethy is an Indian politician and social worker from Odisha. He serves as a member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly from Khalikote representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).[1]

Early life and education

Sethy was born into a financially poor family in Odisha. During his early years, he worked to support his education and family expenses. According to local accounts, he carried out small jobs while continuing his studies. Before entering active politics, he was associated with the Human Resources division of NALCO.

Social work

Sethy has participated in social and community welfare activities, particularly in rural areas of Odisha. He has been associated with initiatives related to public welfare, support for economically weaker communities and village-level social activities. He is also known locally for maintaining a simple lifestyle and close interaction with ordinary citizens.

Political career

Sethy was elected to the Odisha Legislative Assembly from Khalikote in the 2024 Odisha Legislative Assembly election as a candidate of the Bharatiya Janata Party.[2]

His election affidavit, publicly available through MyNeta, includes disclosures relating to his assets, liabilities and educational background, as required for election candidates in India.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Purna Chandra Sethy Election Affidavit". MyNeta. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
  2. ↑ "Khalikote Election Result 2024 LIVE Updates Highlights". News18. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
  3. ↑ "Purna Chandra Sethy Candidate Details". MyNeta. Retrieved 7 May 2026.

Early life

Sethy was born into a financially poor family in Odisha. During his early years, he worked to support his education and family expenses. Before entering active politics, he was associated with the Human Resources division of NALCO.

Social work

Sethy has participated in social and community welfare activities, especially in rural areas. He is known locally for maintaining a simple lifestyle and supporting economically weaker sections of society.

Political career

Sethy was elected to the Odisha Legislative Assembly from Khalikote in the 2024 Odisha Legislative Assembly election as a candidate of the Bharatiya Janata Party.[1]

References