Rajya Sabha MP
Dilip Kumar Ray
Rajya Sabha – Odisha Constituency · Odisha
INDMember of Parliament
- State: Odisha
- Position: Rajya Sabha MP
- Party: IND
- Gender: Male
- Age: 73 · DOB 9 Jan 1953
- Father: Late Shri Hrusikesh Ray
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Dilip Kumar Ray is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Odisha, from the Independent (IND), with the current term running from to . He is listed as hospitality by profession. Rajya Sabha records list 3 terms in the House. Check his verified record below and rate his performance on NetaSampark.
Who is Dilip Kumar Ray?
Dilip Kumar Ray represents Odisha in the Rajya Sabha, the Council of States in India's Parliament, as a member of the Independent (IND). 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 Cuttack, Distt. Cuttack, (Odisha). His father's name is recorded as Late Shri Hrusikesh Ray.
Dilip Kumar Ray's assets and affidavit
As declared in his 2026 Rajya Sabha election affidavit (compiled by ADR/MyNeta):
- Total assets: Rs 4,56,94,25,872 (about Rs 456.9 crore)
- Total liabilities: Rs 4,52,35,202 (about Rs 4.5 crore)
- Criminal cases declared: 3
These figures are self-declared and reflect the position at the time of filing.
Positions held (official record)
- 1985 - 1990: Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly
- 1985: Chairman, Rourkela Municipality
- 1990 - 1995: Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly (second term)
- Cabinet Minister of Industries
- April 1996: Elected to Rajya Sabha
- June - July 1996: Minister of State (Independent charge) of the Ministry of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
- July 1996 - Dec. 1997: Minister of State (Independent charge) of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries
- March 1998 - Oct. 1999: Minister of State (Independent charge) of the Ministry of Coal
- May 1998 - Oct. 1999: Minister of State in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
- Oct. 1999 - May 2000: Minister of State (Independent charge) of the Ministry of Steel
- April 2002: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha (second term)
- May 2002 - Feb. 2004 and Oct. 2004 - April 2008: Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Civil Aviation
- Jan. 2003 - Feb. 2004: Member, Committee on Labour and Welfare
- Aug. 2004 - April 2008: Member, Committee on Labour
- 2014-2018: Member, Odisha Legislative Assembly (third term)
- April 2026: Elected to Rajya Sabha (third term)
- May 2026 onwards: Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence
- June 2026 - July 2026: Member, Committee on Commerce
- July 2026 onwards: Member, Committee on Railways
- State
- Odisha
- Position
- Rajya Sabha MP
- Party
- IND
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 73 · DOB 9 Jan 1953
- Father
- Late Shri Hrusikesh Ray
- Spouse
- Shrimati Pooja Ray
- Marital
- Married
- Profession
- Hospitality · Trader and Industrialist
- Education
- Graduate Professional
- Terms
- 3
- Membership
- Sitting
- Children
- 3 son(s), 1 daughter(s)
2026
Election result
- Assets declared
- Rs 4,56,94,25,872 (as declared in 2026 Rajya Sabha affidavit)
- Liabilities declared
- Rs 4,52,35,202 (as declared in 2026 Rajya Sabha affidavit)
- Criminal cases declared
- 3
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Who is Dilip Kumar Ray?
Dilip Kumar Ray is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Odisha, from the Independent (IND), with the current term running from 3 April 2026 to 2 April 2032.
Which state does Dilip Kumar Ray represent in the Rajya Sabha?
He represents Odisha in the Rajya Sabha, per the Rajya Sabha Secretariat record.
Which party does Dilip Kumar Ray belong to?
He belongs to the Independent (IND), as per the Rajya Sabha record.
When does Dilip Kumar Ray's Rajya Sabha term end?
His current term began on 3 April 2026 and ends on 2 April 2032, per the Rajya Sabha Secretariat.
What is Dilip Kumar Ray's educational qualification?
According to the Rajya Sabha biodata: Graduate, LL.B., M.B.A.; Educated at Raj Kumar College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, St. Joseph’s College, Darjeeling, Jogesh Chandra Chaudhuri Law College, Kolkata, West Bengal and Academy of Management Studies, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
How many terms has Dilip Kumar Ray served in the Rajya Sabha?
His Rajya Sabha biodata lists 3 terms.
What assets has Dilip Kumar Ray declared?
In his 2026 Rajya Sabha affidavit he declared total assets of Rs 4,56,94,25,872 (about Rs 456.9 crore) and liabilities of Rs 4,52,35,202 (about Rs 4.5 crore).
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Timeline
Parliamentary career
– : Member from Odisha, Rajya Sabha (current term; Rajya Sabha Secretariat)
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Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly
Chairman, Rourkela Municipality
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Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly (second term)
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Cabinet Minister of Industries
April 1996: Elected to Rajya Sabha
June - July 1996: Minister of State (Independent charge) of the Ministry of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
July 1996 - Dec. 1997: Minister of State (Independent charge) of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries
March 1998 - Oct. 1999: Minister of State (Independent charge) of the Ministry of Coal
May 1998 - Oct. 1999: Minister of State in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Oct. 1999 - May 2000: Minister of State (Independent charge) of the Ministry of Steel
April 2002: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha (second term)
May 2002 - Feb. 2004 and Oct. 2004 - April 2008: Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Civil Aviation
Jan. 2003 - Feb. 2004: Member, Committee on Labour and Welfare
Aug. 2004 - April 2008: Member, Committee on Labour
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Member, Odisha Legislative Assembly (third term)
April 2026: Elected to Rajya Sabha (third term)
May 2026 onwards: Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence
June 2026 - July 2026: Member, Committee on Commerce
July 2026 onwards: Member, Committee on Railways
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(Entries above the current term are from the member's official Rajya Sabha biodata 'positions held', quoted as published.)
Sources & last updated
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