Biographical Sketch
Member of Parliament
12th Lok Sabha
SWAIN, SHRI KHARABELA [BHARATIYA JANATA PARTY - BALASORE (ORISSA)]
Father's Name Shri Pitambar Swain Date of Birth 25 October 1953 Place of Birth Arasa, Distt. Bhadrak (Orissa) Marital Status Married on 4 May 1984 Spouse's Name Smt. Kalpana Swain Children One son Educational Qualifications M.A.(Political Science) and M.A.(Oriya) Educated at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar (Orissa) Profession Artist, Civil Servant, Journalist Permanent Address Naya Bazar, Balasore (Orissa) Tel.(06782) 66934 Present Address 166, North Avenue, New Delhi-110001 Tel. (011) 3792122 Positions Held 1998Elected to 12th Lok Sabha 1998-99Member, Committee on Railways Member, Committee on Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Human Resource Development Books Published (i)Anya Loka Anya Ilaka and (ii) Babu Aasithile (Short Stories Collections) Literary, Artistic and Scientific Accomplishments Contributed short stories and literary essays in several prominent Oriya literary magazines; published and edited weekly newspaper - The Bishesha Khabar; and President and Secretary of a number of literary organisations Social and Cultural Activities Associated with several social organizations; scripted several dramas which were staged in various parts of India Special Interests Reading books and magazines, intellectual discussions and writing Favourite Pastime and Recreation Listening to music and cultural activities Sports and Clubs Played cricket, badminton and table tennis at club level Other Information Member, Council of Indian Institutes of Technology, 1998-99

Election Result of Balasore Lok Sabha Constituency
Total electorate 11,99,981 Total votes polled 7,99,468 Votes polled in favour of the first four leading candidates (1) Shri Kharabela Swain (B.J.P.) 4,21,068 (2) Shri Kartik Mohapatra (I.N.C.) 3,37,066 (3) Dr. Ananta Majhi (J.D.) 14,424 (4) Shri Tapas Rath (I.N.D.) 11,072
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