Purna Chandra Sethy | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 4 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Suryamani Baidya |
| Constituency | Khalikote |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Profession | Politician, 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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Purna Chandra Sethy Election Affidavit". MyNeta. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ "Khalikote Election Result 2024 LIVE Updates Highlights". News18. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ "Purna Chandra Sethy Candidate Details". MyNeta. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
Early life[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Khalikote Election Result 2024 LIVE Updates Highlights". News18. Retrieved 2 October 2024.