Niranjan Pujari
Niranjan Pujari is an MLA belonging to Biju Janata Dal, representing Sonepur, Odisha. He is 63 years old and has declared Post Graduate & LL.B as his highest education. In the 2024 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹6.80 Cr with liabilities of ₹25.0 L. No criminal cases are declared in the affidavit. Our records show 6 elections contested, 6 won.
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Political Career Timeline
- 2000Member of Legislative Assembly· Binaika
Elected to 12th Odisha Legislative Assembly from Binaika.
- 2004Member of Legislative Assembly· Binaika
Re-elected to 13th Odisha Legislative Assembly.
- 2009Cabinet Minister· Sonepur
Served as Cabinet Minister for Industries, Excise.
- 2014Speaker of Odisha Legislative Assembly· Sonepur
Unanimously elected as Speaker of the 15th Odisha Legislative Assembly.
- 2019Cabinet Minister· Sonepur
Served as Minister for Finance, Excise, Parliamentary Affairs.
- 2024Member of Legislative Assembly· SonepurCurrent
Re-elected to 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly.
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Assembly | Binaika | Biju Janata Dal Biju Janata Dal | Won | 48,210 | 45.1% |
| 2004 | Assembly | Binaika | Biju Janata Dal Biju Janata Dal | Won | 55,320 | 48.2% |
| 2009 | Assembly | Sonepur | Biju Janata Dal Biju Janata Dal | Won | 68,210 | 44.5% |
| 2014 | Assembly | Sonepur | Biju Janata Dal Biju Janata Dal | Won | 78,210 | 46.1% |
| 2019 | Assembly | Sonepur | Biju Janata Dal Biju Janata Dal | Won | 87,521 | 46.8% |
| 2024 | Assembly | Sonepur | Biju Janata Dal Biju Janata Dal | Won | 91,210 | 47.8% |
Financial Profile(2024)
- Immovable Assets₹4.00 Cr59%
- Movable Assets₹2.80 Cr41%
- Liabilities₹25.0 L4%
Source: 2024 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited
Criminal Cases
No criminal cases declared in the most recent affidavit.
Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2024 Election Affidavit.
Declared assets over time
Only one affidavit is on record, so there is no growth to show yet.
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Family
Education
Income
No income declared on record.
Frequently asked questions
Which constituency does Niranjan Pujari represent?
Niranjan Pujari is an MLA representing Sonepur, Odisha and belongs to Biju Janata Dal.
What are the declared assets of Niranjan Pujari?
Niranjan Pujari declared total assets of ₹6.80 Cr and liabilities of ₹25.0 L in the 2024 election affidavit.
How many criminal cases does Niranjan Pujari have?
Niranjan Pujari declared no criminal cases in the election affidavit.
What is the educational qualification of Niranjan Pujari?
Niranjan Pujari declared Post Graduate & LL.B as the highest educational qualification.
How old is Niranjan Pujari?
Niranjan Pujari is 63 years old as per the records on file.
What was Niranjan Pujari's most recent election result?
Niranjan Pujari won the 2024 Assembly election from Sonepur with a 47.8% vote share.
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