Mamata Mohanta

Mamata Mohanta
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
Incumbent
Assumed office 27 August 2024
Constituency	Odisha
In office 3 April 2020 – 31 July 2024
Constituency	Odisha
Personal details
Born	(1976-02-20) 20 February 1976
Nationality	Indian
Political party	Bharatiya Janata Party (2024–present) Biju Janata Dal (until 2024)
Profession	Politician

Mamata Mohanta is an Indian politician. She was a member of parliament in Rajya Sabha the upper house of Indian Parliament from Odisha as a member of the Biju Janata Dal. She has been re-elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha on 27th August 2024 as a member of Bhartiya Janata Party.

She was declared elected unopposed among the four candidates for the four seats from Odisha in the 2020 Rajysabha Elections. She resigned from BJD and Joined BJP. She also resigned as Rajya Sabha MP.

Biography

Mamata Mohanta is a social activist and leader of the Kudmi community in Odisha, India. The Kudmi community is historically marginalized and oppressed and primarily relies on agriculture for their livelihood. Mamata Mohanta has been a vocal advocate for the rights of the Kudmi community and has been involved in various movements and protests to demand land rights, better working conditions for farmers, and access to education and healthcare. She is also the founder of the Kudmi Mahila Sabha, a women's organization that works towards empowering women in the Kudmi community and promoting their rights. Mamata Mohanta has been recognized for her work and has received several awards, including the Odisha Living Legend Award, and, the International Women's Day Awards. Overall, Mamata Mohanta is a respected figure in the Kudmi community and a prominent voice for social justice and equality in Odisha.