Baijayant Panda

Baijayant 'Jay' Panda is an Indian politician currently serving as a Member of the Lok Sabha for the Kendrapara constituency. Previously a long-time member of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), he served two terms in the Rajya Sabha and two terms in the Lok Sabha before joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2019, where he currently holds the position of national vice president and spokesperson. Throughout his career, Panda has been an active advocate for public policy reforms, including initiatives against child malnutrition, tobacco control, and legislative measures to improve transparency and accountability in Indian politics.