Bhakta Charan Das

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Bhakta Charan Das
MP, 9th, 11th and 15th Lok Sabha,
In office 2009–2014
Preceded by	Bikram Keshari Deo
Succeeded by	Arka Keshari Deo
Constituency	Kalahandi
Spokesperson and General Secretary All India Congress Committee
Minister of State Ministry of Railways (India)
In office 1990–1991
Deputy Minister Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (India)
In office 1989–1990
Personal details
Born	(1958-11-26) 26 November 1958 (age 65) Bhawanipatna, Odisha, India
Political party	Indian National Congress
Other political affiliations	Samajwadi Janata Party (Rashtriya) (1989–1996)
Spouse	Smt. Sunanda Das
Children	2 Sons
Alma mater	Sambalpur University
Profession	Social Worker, Advocate, Journalist
Website	www.bhaktadas.in
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Bhakta Charan Das (born 26 November 1958) is an Indian politician. He was a member of the Indian Parliament and represented the Kalahandi constituency in the 15th Lok Sabha.^[1]

Das graduated from the Sambalpur University and, with a background in Law, worked as an advocate before joining politics.

Bhakta Charan Das made significant contributions to ensuring basic rights, entitlements, and nature conservation, serving as an inspiration to others. In 1977, he joined the Yuva Chhatra Sangharsh Bahini, the student wing of the JP movement. Through this organization, he initiated efforts against widespread corruption and advocated for the basic rights of marginalized communities. Under his leadership, the organization successfully campaigned for the employment of local youths from nearby districts in the Indravati Hydro and Irrigation Project.