Rajya Sabha MP
Pabitra Margherita
Minister of State · External Affairs; Textiles · Assam
Rajya Sabha – Assam Constituency · Assam
BJPMember of Parliament
- State: Assam
- Position: Rajya Sabha MP
- Party: BJP
- Gender: Male
- Age: 51 · DOB 13 Oct 1974
- Father: Sri Santi Gogoi
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About
Pabitra Margherita is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Assam, from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with the current term running from to . He is listed as cultural Worker by profession. He currently serves as a Minister of State in the Union Government, holding External Affairs; Textiles. Check his verified record below and rate his performance on NetaSampark.
Who is Pabitra Margherita?
Pabitra Margherita represents Assam 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 Margherita, Assam. His father's name is recorded as Sri Santi Gogoi.
Ministerial role
Pabitra Margherita is currently Minister of State – External Affairs; Textiles in the Union Council of Ministers (Government of India), according to the official list of the Council of Ministers with portfolios (List of Council of Ministers with Portfolios, as on 25.07.2026 (pmindia.gov.in)). Portfolios can change; the official list is the authoritative source.
Pabitra Margherita's assets and affidavit
As declared in his 2022 Rajya Sabha election affidavit (compiled by ADR/MyNeta):
- Total assets: Rs 1,30,08,631 (about Rs 1.3 crore)
- Total liabilities: Rs 24,97,927 (about Rs 25.0 lakh)
- Criminal cases declared: 0
These figures are self-declared and reflect the position at the time of filing.
Positions held (official record)
- April 2022: Elected to Rajya Sabha
- Sept. 2022 - June 2024: Member, Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas
- Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
- Nov. 2022 - June 2024: Member, House Committee
- June 2023 - June 2026: Member, Court of the Assam University
- onwards: Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Textiles
- State
- Assam
- Position
- Rajya Sabha MP
- Party
- BJP
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 51 · DOB 13 Oct 1974
- Father
- Sri Santi Gogoi
- Spouse
- Dr. Gayatri Mahanta
- Marital
- Married
- Profession
- Cultural Worker · Producer-Director
- Education
- Others
- Terms
- 1
- Membership
- Sitting
- Children
- 2 son(s), 1 daughter(s)
Accountability
What citizens say
2022
Election result
- Assets declared
- Rs 1,30,08,631 (as declared in 2022 Rajya Sabha affidavit)
- Liabilities declared
- Rs 24,97,927 (as declared in 2022 Rajya Sabha affidavit)
- Criminal cases declared
- 0
Questions
Common questions
Who is Pabitra Margherita?
Pabitra Margherita is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Assam, from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with the current term running from 3 April 2022 to 2 April 2028.
Is Pabitra Margherita a minister?
Yes. Pabitra Margherita is Minister of State – External Affairs; Textiles in the Union Council of Ministers (Government of India), as per the official list of the Council of Ministers with portfolios (as on 25.07.2026).
Which state does Pabitra Margherita represent in the Rajya Sabha?
He represents Assam in the Rajya Sabha, per the Rajya Sabha Secretariat record.
Which party does Pabitra Margherita belong to?
He belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), as per the Rajya Sabha record.
When does Pabitra Margherita's Rajya Sabha term end?
His current term began on 3 April 2022 and ends on 2 April 2028, per the Rajya Sabha Secretariat.
What is Pabitra Margherita's educational qualification?
According to the Rajya Sabha biodata: Diploma in Textile Technology; Educated at Assam Textile Institute.
How many terms has Pabitra Margherita served in the Rajya Sabha?
His Rajya Sabha biodata lists 1 term.
What assets has Pabitra Margherita declared?
In his 2022 Rajya Sabha affidavit he declared total assets of Rs 1,30,08,631 (about Rs 1.3 crore) and liabilities of Rs 24,97,927 (about Rs 25.0 lakh).
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Timeline
Parliamentary career
– : Member from Assam, Rajya Sabha (current term; Rajya Sabha Secretariat)
April 2022: Elected to Rajya Sabha
Sept. 2022 - June 2024: Member, Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas
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Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Nov. 2022 - June 2024: Member, House Committee
June 2023 - June 2026: Member, Court of the Assam University
onwards: Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Textiles
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(Entries above the current term are from the member's official Rajya Sabha biodata 'positions held', quoted as published.)
Current (as of Oct 2026): Minister of State – External Affairs; Textiles
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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