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👁 Raghubar Das
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  • Born 03 May 1955
  • Age 69
  • Birth Place Jamshedpur, Bihar, India, (present-day, Jharkhand, )
  • Profession Politician
  • Political Party Bharatiya Janata Party
  • In Office 26th Governor Of Odisha 31 October 2023 - 2 January 2025, 6th Chief Minister Of Jharkhand 28 December 2014 - 29 December 2019, Deputy Chief Minister Of Jharkhand 30 December 2009 - 29 May 2010Serving With Sudesh Mahto, Member Of Jharkhand Legislative Assembly 1995 - 23 December 2019
  • Residence Raj Bhavan, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, L-6, Main Road Agrico, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India

Raghubar Das BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 31 Jan 2025
Raghubar Das is the 6th and current chief minister of Jharkhand. He was sworn in to the role on December 28, 2014. Das was involved in politics since his college days and joined the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) in 1980 as a founding member. Previously he also worked with Tata Steel for a while. Durin...g the chief ministerial tenure of Shibu Soren, he was deputy chief minister of the state.

Raghubar Das PERSONAL LIFE

Spouse Rukmini Devi
Education Jamshedpur Co-operative College, Jamshedpur, Ranchi University

POSITIONS HELD BY Raghubar Das

Position Tenure
Member of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly 1995 - 23 December 2019
Deputy Chief Minister of Jharkhand 30 December 2009 - 29 May 2010
Chief Minister of Jharkhand 28 December 2014 - 29 December 2019
Governor of Odisha 31 October 2023 - no value

RAGHUBAR DAS NEWS

‘BJP will decide new role’: After ‘mission' Odisha, Raghubar Das eyes return to Jharkhand politics

December 26, 2024 1:07 pm

Both BJP, BJD camps claim Das played a "crucial role" as Governor to “help” BJP come to power in Odisha and that he is now set to join party politics in his home state Jharkhand.

Congress candidate to EC: Odisha Gov campaigning for daughter-in-law

October 24, 2024 1:28 am

“Raguwar Das, Governor of Odisha... has been found campaigning for his daughter-in-law, Purnima Das, who is contesting from 48. Jamshedpur East, a seat the Odisha governor himself held five times on a BJP ticket,” the letter said.

Why Odisha Governor Raghubar Das is facing BJD ire over Jharkhand polls

October 07, 2024 2:31 am

Since the Assembly and Lok Sabha poll defeats, Naveen Patnaik’s party has been targeting Das over the assault allegations against his son. It has also accused him of nixing a pre-poll alliance with the BJP.

His son facing complaint of assault, Odisha Governor meets Raj Bhavan staffer: ‘He assured us justice’

July 15, 2024 8:52 pm

Raghubar Das’s son Lalit Kumar is accused of assaulting Baikuntha Pradhan over not sending a luxury car to receive him at the railway station

Odisha tribal land transfer row: BJP delegation meets Governor

November 24, 2023 1:56 am

The MLAs, who have been stalling the Assembly proceedings for the past two days demanding the complete withdrawal of the decision, said the Odisha government’s decision is against the tribals’ interests.

2016 Rajya Sabha poll ‘interference’: SP questioned probe before central deputation

November 24, 2022 2:53 am

The two accused in the case are IPS officer Anurag Gupta and Ajay Kumar, who was adviser to then chief minister and senior BJP leader Raghubar Das.

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Guwahati and Navi Mumbai airports have been recognized as two of the world's most beautiful airports in 2026 by Prix Versailles. These airports showcase the region's culture and natural beauty, incorporating elements like bamboo and lotus-inspired designs. This prestigious award not only recognizes the airports' unique architecture but also brings attention to Northeast's rich cultural heritage.

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