Rajya Sabha MP
Debashish Samantaray
Rajya Sabha – Odisha Constituency · Odisha
BJPMember of Parliament
- State: Odisha
- Position: Rajya Sabha MP
- Party: BJP
- Gender: Male
- Age: 66 · DOB 11 Feb 1960
- Father: Late Shri Nityananda Samantaray
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Debashish Samantaray is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Odisha, from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with the current term running from to . He is listed as political and Social Worker by profession. Rajya Sabha records list 2 terms in the House. Check his verified record below and rate his performance on NetaSampark.
Who is Debashish Samantaray?
Debashish Samantaray represents Odisha in the Rajya Sabha, the Council of States in India's Parliament, as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Rajya Sabha members are elected by the elected members of the state's Legislative Assembly. His current term runs from to .
According to his Rajya Sabha biodata, he was born on in Rajabagicha, Distt. Cuttak (Odisha). His father's name is recorded as Late Shri Nityananda Samantaray.
Debashish Samantaray's assets and affidavit
As declared in his 2026 Rajya Sabha election affidavit (compiled by ADR/MyNeta):
- Total assets: Rs 18,49,42,809 (about Rs 18.5 crore)
- Total liabilities: Rs 1,71,97,644 (about Rs 1.7 crore)
- Criminal cases declared: 5
These figures are self-declared and reflect the position at the time of filing.
Positions held (official record)
- 2000 – 2004, 2009 - 2014 and 2014 - 2019: Member, Odisha Legislative Assembly(three terms)
- 2006 - 2009: Chairman, Odisha Tourism Development Corporation
- 2009 - 2019: Member, Committee on Members’ Amenities
- Member, Committee on Water Resources
- April 2024: Elected to Rajya Sabha (resigned w.e.f 25 May, 2026)
- Aug. 2024- May 2026: Member, Committee on Public Undertakings
- Sept. 2024- May 2026: Member, Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs
- Oct. 2024- May 2026: Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
- Feb. 2026- May 2026: Member, India - Argentina Parliamentary Friendship Group
- May 2026: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha (second term)
- State
- Odisha
- Position
- Rajya Sabha MP
- Party
- BJP
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 66 · DOB 11 Feb 1960
- Father
- Late Shri Nityananda Samantaray
- Spouse
- Shrimati Bitasta Samantaray
- Marital
- Married
- Profession
- Political and Social Worker
- Education
- Graduate
- Terms
- 2
- Membership
- Sitting
- Children
- 3 daughter(s)
2026
Election result
- Assets declared
- Rs 18,49,42,809 (as declared in 2026 Rajya Sabha affidavit)
- Liabilities declared
- Rs 1,71,97,644 (as declared in 2026 Rajya Sabha affidavit)
- Criminal cases declared
- 5
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Who is Debashish Samantaray?
Debashish Samantaray is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Odisha, from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with the current term running from 11 June 2026 to 3 April 2030.
Which state does Debashish Samantaray represent in the Rajya Sabha?
He represents Odisha in the Rajya Sabha, per the Rajya Sabha Secretariat record.
Which party does Debashish Samantaray belong to?
He belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), as per the Rajya Sabha record.
When does Debashish Samantaray's Rajya Sabha term end?
His current term began on 11 June 2026 and ends on 3 April 2030, per the Rajya Sabha Secretariat.
What is Debashish Samantaray's educational qualification?
According to the Rajya Sabha biodata: B.A. (Philosophy); Educated at Sri Aurobindo International Centre of Education, Puducherry(studied Philosophy and Economics in French and English medium).
How many terms has Debashish Samantaray served in the Rajya Sabha?
His Rajya Sabha biodata lists 2 terms.
What assets has Debashish Samantaray declared?
In his 2026 Rajya Sabha affidavit he declared total assets of Rs 18,49,42,809 (about Rs 18.5 crore) and liabilities of Rs 1,71,97,644 (about Rs 1.7 crore).
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Timeline
Parliamentary career
– : Member from Odisha, Rajya Sabha (current term; Rajya Sabha Secretariat)
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2004, 2009 - 2014 and 2014 - 2019: Member, Odisha Legislative Assembly(three terms)
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Chairman, Odisha Tourism Development Corporation
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Member, Committee on Members’ Amenities
5
Member, Committee on Water Resources
April 2024: Elected to Rajya Sabha (resigned w.e.f 25 May, 2026)
Aug. 2024- May 2026: Member, Committee on Public Undertakings
Sept. 2024- May 2026: Member, Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs
Oct. 2024- May 2026: Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Feb. 2026- May 2026: Member, India - Argentina Parliamentary Friendship Group
May 2026: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha (second term)
12
(Entries above the current term are from the member's official Rajya Sabha biodata 'positions held', quoted as published.)
Sources & last updated
Directory facts on this page are compiled from public datasets published on data.gov.in (NDSAP) and the Election Commission of India. Citizen ratings and edits are moderated on NetaSampark.
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