Bishweswar Tudu

Bishweswar Tudu was born on 28 March 1965 in Khuntapal, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. He pursued technical education and earned a Diploma in Electrical Engineering from Utkalmani Gopabandhu Institute of Engineering, Rourkela. Before entering full-time politics, he worked professionally and remained connected to grassroots public life.

He later joined the Bharatiya Janata Party and emerged as one of the party’s notable tribal leaders in Odisha. His rise reflected the BJP’s expansion in tribal-dominated regions such as Mayurbhanj, where he built support through local outreach and organisational work.

In 2019, he contested the Lok Sabha election from Mayurbhanj constituency and won, marking his entry into Parliament as Member of the 17th Lok Sabha. His victory was politically significant for the BJP in Odisha and elevated his standing within the party.

On 7 July 2021, he was inducted into the Union Council of Ministers as Minister of State for Tribal Affairs and Minister of State for Jal Shakti in the Narendra Modi government. His appointment brought him into national executive office and strengthened his profile as a tribal leader from Odisha.

He served in these ministerial roles until June 2024, after which he completed his Lok Sabha tenure. During his public career, he remained engaged in tribal welfare issues, constituency outreach, and party activities in Odisha.

As of 2026, he continues to be active in public life, maintaining his influence while engaging in party activities, regional political affairs, constituency outreach, and broader national issues.