Laxman Bag

Laxman Bag is an Indian politician currently serving as a member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly representing the Kantabanji constituency. He gained national attention in 2024 as a "giant killer" for defeating five-time Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in the state assembly elections. Before entering formal politics, he worked as a daily wage laborer, a background that has been highlighted as part of his rise to public office. As a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, he represents a significant shift in the political landscape of Odisha.