Tara Prasad Bahinipati
Tara Prasad Bahinipati | |
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| Member of Odisha Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Rabi Narayan Nanda |
| Constituency | Jeypore |
| In office 2000–2009 | |
| Preceded by | Gupta Prasad Das |
| Succeeded by | Raghuram Padal |
| Constituency | Koraput |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 December 1956 |
| Citizenship |  India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Minakhi Bahinipati |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Anantaram Bahinipati, Sarojini Bahinipati |
| Occupation | Politician |
Tara Prasad Bahinipati (born 30 December 1956) is an Indian politician from Odisha. He is currently serving as an MLA in Odisha Legislative Assembly.[1][2] In 2000, 2004, 2014 and 2019, he was elected to the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th Odisha Legislative Assembly from Koraput and Jeypore Assembly constituencies respectively.
Tara Prasad Bahinipati was born on 30 December 1956. His father's name is Anantaram Bahinipati and his mother's name is Sarojini Bahinipati. He is currently serving as Member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly from the Jeypore Assembly constituency. He was the President of ODISHA POLICE, OSAP, HAVILDAR, CONSTABLE & SEPOY CONFEDERATION from 1985 to 1993.
Controversies
[edit]In January 2023, he was caught on camera engaging in Public display of affection with his wife at a public event.[3]
In November 2019, Bahinipati created a lighthearted moment by blowing a flying kiss to Speaker Surjya Narayan Patro. He later clarified that the gesture was not meant to be disrespectful to the speaker but was instead a symbol of gratitude for being able to bring attention to issues in his constituency.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Andhra Pradesh may take over Kotia: Jeypore MLA Bahinipati". The New Indian Express. 9 January 2023.
- ^ Mohapatra, Debabrata (20 August 2021). "Senior Congress leader Tara Prasad Bahinipati threatens to quit the party". The Times of India.
- ^ "Odisha Congress MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati Indulges in PDA, Blows Flying Kisses to Wife at Public Event; Funny Video Goes Viral". Latestly. 9 January 2023.
- ^ "Congress MLA Taraprasad blows flying kiss to speaker in Odisha Assembly". India TV. 20 November 2019.