Sofia Firdous has made history as the first Muslim woman elected as an MLA in Odisha, winning the Barabati-Cuttack seat. Defeating BJP’s Dr. Purna Chandra Mahapatra by 8,001 votes, Sofia’s victory marks a significant milestone in the state’s political landscape.
From IIM to Odisha’s first Muslim woman MLA: Meet history-maker Sofia Firdous
