Sambit Patra

Dr Sambit‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Patra is an Indian politician and a surgeon. He is presently the Member of Parliament for the Puri constituency (Odisha) and has been in office since June 2024. He is the national spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party, a post he has held since 2014.

Patra was a doctor by profession, but he made a complete switch to politics later on. In addition to his role in the parliament, he is the Chairman of the India Tourism Development Corporation and has been holding this position since November ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌2021.

By Rashmi | Friday, February 6, 2026, 11:02:02 AM [IST]

Sambit Patra Biography

Sambit‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Patra was born in the year 1974 on the 13th of December. His birthplace is Bokaro Steel City. Rabindra Nath Patra, his father, was an employee at Bokaro Steel Plant. He underwent his primary education at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Bokaro.

He obtained his MBBS degree from the Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Sambalpur, in 1997. Subsequently, he went for a Master of Surgery (MS) in General Surgery at SCB Medical College, Cuttack and completed it in 2002.

He is quite an accomplished professional. This fact is witnessed in his joining of the Hindu Rao Hospital in Delhi as a Medical Officer after he had qualified for the UPSC Combined Medical Services Examination in 2003. He has been actively engaged in politics since 2010. This year, he was with the Bharatiya Janata Party and became the spokesperson of its Delhi unit. He was progressively promoted to be the national spokesperson of the BJP in 2014. His fame grew far and wide for his excellent performances in debates and public communication in the media.

Not long after he was chosen for this party position, in 2017, he was appointed a non-official director at the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). Following a couple of years, he was entrusted with a new responsibility as Chairman of the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) in November 2021.

In the general election of 2024, he was a candidate for the Puri (Odisha) Lok Sabha seat. He won the election, and as a result, he got the rivals and the rest of the field beaten by a wide margin. He holds a dual responsibility at present, that of the BJP national spokesperson and ITDC chairman, along with being an MP from ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌Puri.

Sambit Patra Personal Life

Full Name	Sambit Patra
Date of Birth	13 Dec 1974 (Age 51)
Place of Birth	Dhandbad, Jharkand
Party Name	Bharatiya Janta Party
Education	Post Graduate
Profession	Surgeon, Politician
Father's Name	Rabindra Nath Patra
Mother's Name	NA
Spouse's Name	NA
Religion	Hindu
Website	bjp.org

Sambit Patra Net Worth

Net Worth

₹60.05 LAKHS

ASSETS

₹72.03 LAKHS

Liabilities

₹11.98 LAKHS

Education Qualification of Sambit Patra

Sambit Patra completed his schooling at Chinmaya Vidyalaya in Bokaro. He earned his MBBS from VSS Medical College and Hospital in Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, in 1997. He received his Master of Surgery from SCB Medical College at Utkal University in Bhubaneswar in 2002.

Interesting Facts about Sambit Patra

1. In February 2016, Sambit Patra showed a manipulated image of Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima and claimed it was Indian Army soldiers on India's border. However, the real image was from World War II.

2. In June 2017, Sambit Patra retweeted a tweet from a Pakistani news website. The tweet was based on misleading reports.

3. In August 2017, Sambit Patra tweeted a picture of the former Vice President of India from 2015, causing controversy by claiming he was being disrespectful by not saluting the commanding officer leading the parade. However, the correct protocol was that only the President of India would salute in return.

4. In a TV debate, Sambit Patra showed a morphed video of former JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar shouting secessionist slogans in JNU.

5. In February 2020, Sambit Patra tweeted a doctored video of former INC MLA Naseem Khan raising 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogans.

6. In May 2020, a non-cognizable report was filed against Sambit Patra for making false comments and defaming former Prime Ministers of India, Jawaharlal Nehru and Rajiv Gandhi.

7. Often cutting in his remark and belligerent in his demeanor, Patra once referred to Gandhi as Thugs of Hindostan' in a show and also leaped towards Sanjay Nirupam of the Congress during a show, asking to be slapped.

8. During the 2024 Lok Sabha election campaign, he sparked controversy with a "slip of the tongue" about Lord Jagannath, claiming the deity was a devotee of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He later clarified that he meant that PM Modi is an ardent devotee of Lord Jagannath. After facing criticism, he apologised and observed a three-day fast as penance.

Political Timeline of Sambit Patra

2024: Patra was elected from the Puri seat to the 18th Lok Saha by defeating BJD's Arup Patnaik.
2019: Patra contested the Puri Lok Sabha seat in the 2019 General Elections but lost to Pinaki Misra of Biju Janata Dal (BJD).
2017: Patra was appointed as the non-official director of ONGC by the ACC ( Appointments Committee of the Cabinet).
2014: Patra was appointed as the National Spokesperson of the BJP.
2012: Patra resigned as the Medical Officer to focus on politics. He fought Municipal Elections as BJP's candidate from Kashmiri Gate, Delhi but lost the elections.
2010: Sambit Patra was appointed as the spokesperson of the Delhi BJP.

Sambit Patra Early Life

2006: Patra started an NGO called Swaraj to improve the health and education of Dalits and Adivasis, especially in Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
2003: Patra passed the UPSC Combined Medical Services exam and was appointed as a Medical Officer at Hindu Rao Hospital in Delhi.

Election Results of Sambit Patra

Year	Election	Type	Constituency	Result
2019	Parliament election	MP	Puri	Lost

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Sambit Patra)

What is Sambit Patra's profession?
Sambit Patra is a Surgeon by profession.
From which party does Sambit Patra belong to?
Sambit Patra belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Is Sambit Patra married?
Sambit Patra's marriage status is not known yet.
What is the qualification of Sambit Patra?
Sambit Patra pursued a Master of Surgery in General Surgery at Shri Ramachandra Bhanj Medical College, Utkal University.
Who is Sambit Patra?
Sambit Patra is the National Spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

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