Rita Sahu

Rita Sahu (born 19 June 1971) is an Indian politician belonging to Biju Janata Dal. She was elected as a member of Odisha Legislative Assembly from Bijepur on 24 October 2019.^[3][4][5] Her husband was elected three times from Bijepur. Though her husband was an Indian National Congress politician, she is a Biju Janata Dal politician. After his death Sahu was elected as MLA of Bijepur on 28 February 2018 and served till 24 May 2019.^[6][7][8]

Rita Sahu
Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts Minister[1]
Incumbent
Assumed office 2022 June 5
Member of Odisha Legislative Assembly
In office 28 February 2018 – 24 May 2019
Preceded by	Subal Sahu
Succeeded by	Naveen Patnaik
Constituency	bijepur
In office 24 October 2019 – 4 June 2024
Preceded by	Naveen Patnaik
Succeeded by	Sanat Kumar Gartia
Personal details
Born	(1971-06-19) 19 June 1971 (age 54) [2]
Nationality	Indian
Political party	Biju Janata Dal