Chandrani Murmu is a prominent Indian politician, rising to national attention through her remarkable journey into the world of politics. This comprehensive profile delves into her life, career, and significant achievements.
Wiki/Biography
Born on June 16, 1994, in Tikargumura Village, Odisha, Chandrani Murmu’s zodiac sign is Gemini. She completed her schooling in Keonjhar, Odisha, before earning a B.Tech. from the Institute of Technical Education & Research (ITER), Bhubaneswar in 2017. Post-graduation, her job search as a mechanical engineer proved unsuccessful. After a year of searching, she considered applying for government positions like Probationary Officer in banks and Assistant Section Officer in the Odisha government.
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5’4″ (approx.)
- Weight: 55 kg (approx.)
- Eye Colour: Black
- Hair Colour: Black
Family & Caste
Chandrani Murmu hails from the Scheduled Tribe community. Her father, Sanjeeb Murmu, is a government officer, and her mother, Urvashi, is a retired Odisha government employee. While details about her extended family remain limited, her uncle, Harmohan Soren, played a pivotal role in encouraging her political career.
Political Career
Her entry into politics was unexpected. Following a suggestion from her uncle, she met Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on April 1, 2019. Just a day later, she was announced as the BJD’s candidate for the Keonjhar Constituency in the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections. Her victory on May 23, 2019, made her India’s youngest Member of Parliament.
Controversies
Following her election victory, Chandrani Murmu faced controversies. The BJP accused her of fraudulent activities related to discrepancies in her father’s name on nomination papers and voter ID. She clarified the issue, explaining the variations stemmed from clerical errors and different official documents. Additionally, she dealt with the spread of morphed videos and images online, filing a police complaint that led to arrests and the confirmation that the material was fabricated.
Address
Village Tikargumura, District Keonjhar, Odisha
Assets and Properties
At the time of her election, Chandrani Murmu declared the following assets:
| Asset Type | Value (Approx. in Rupees) |
|---|---|
| Cash | 20,000 |
| Bank Deposits | 4,000 |
| Jewellery (Gold) | 3,20,000 |
Salary & Net Worth
Her salary as an MP was approximately Rs. 1 Lac plus additional allowances. Her net worth in 2019 was approximately Rs. 3.40 Lacs.
Facts
- Just two months before the 2019 General Elections, she was actively searching for government jobs and had no political connections.
- Her grandfather, Harihar Soren, a former Congress MP, twice represented the Keonjhar Constituency (1980 and 1984).
- She admired Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik and only agreed to enter politics if she could contest under the BJD banner.
- Due to her late nomination, she had less than two months to campaign across her constituency.
- Following her win, she described the experience as surreal, akin to a fairytale.
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