Tamradhwaj Sahu

Tamradhwaj Sahu (born 6 August 1949) is an Indian politician of the INC. He was the Home Minister of Chhattisgarh in the Bhupesh Baghel Government. He was a member of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly representing Durg Gramin from 2018-2023.

Political career
Tamradhwaj Sahu was member of parliament to the 16th Lok Sabha from Durg (Lok Sabha constituency), Chhattisgarh. He won the 2014 Indian general election being an Indian National Congress candidate. Before becoming the Member of Parliament, he was a member of Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly from 1998 until 2013. He again became an MLA from 2018-2023. He however lost in the 2023 Chattisgarh legislative assembly elections.

Political views
Sahu is inspired by Chandulal Chandrakar, former Politician of Durg. He ventured into politics as a student.

Personal life
Sahu was born in Patora village, Bemetara, Central Provinces and Berar (now Chhattisgarh) on 6 August 1949. He is married to Kamala Sahu. They have three sons and a daughter.

Social activities
He has actively worked for the Sahu Samaj Cultural Activities, and involved in Ramayan Katha.