Pinaki Misra

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Pinaki Misra born?October 23, 1959
2. What is the political affiliation?Biju Janata Dal
3. What is the parliamentary representation?Served as a Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) for the Puri constituency
4. How did he become a member of Parliament?He won a seat in the 1996 election in the Puri area, beating other candidates.
5. Why is his background as a lawyer important?His legal skills let him check if new laws follow the constitution and help write strong laws.

Jurisprudence: The theory and philosophy of law, including its principles and the study of legal systems.
Legislative Scrutiny: The careful examination of proposed laws or bills by lawmakers to ensure their effectiveness and legality.
Constitutional Validity: Whether a law or action conforms to the principles and rules established in a country's constitution.