Manas Mangaraj

Manas Ranjan Mangaraj is an Indian politician currently serving as a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India, representing the state of Odisha. Affiliated with the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), he was elected to the upper house in 2022. Throughout his tenure, Mangaraj has focused on regional development issues, including advocating for improved infrastructure and enhanced mobile network connectivity within Odisha. He is married to the writer and journalist Gayatribala Panda.