| Raghubar Das is an Indian politician affiliated with the BJP. |
| He served as the 6th Chief Minister of Jharkhand, becoming the first non-tribal CM of the state. |
| In October 2023, he assumed the office of the Governor of Odisha. |
| Das excelled in Math but struggled in Physics during his school days. |
| He scored 99 out of 100 in his class 10 board exams. |
| To support his family financially, Das started working while he was still in school. |
| He initially worked as a daily wage laborer at Tata Steel. |
| Later, he ran an electronics store and a coal stall to make a living. |
| During college, Das engaged in student politics and became the president of the student union. |
| He was imprisoned at Gaya Jail in undivided Bihar during the emergency from 1975 to 1977. |
| After his release, he joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). |
| Das learned to operate a geared two-wheeler during college but gave it up after an accident. |
| He later learned to drive a gearless scooter. |
| Following his education, he worked as a law professional at Tata Steel. |
| Das is a founding member of the BJP and actively participated in the party's early meetings. |
| In 1995, he won the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections with over 1,18,972 votes. |
| Das does not own any property and follows the teachings of Kabir. |
| He is an integral part of Amit Shah's core team. |
| After becoming the Chief Minister of Jharkhand, he oversaw key ministries such as Home Affairs and Finance. |
| Das attracted attention in 2017 for riding a scooter without a helmet, contrary to his own directives. |
| He faced criticism for using derogatory language against the Congress during a rally in 2019. |
| In December 2019, Das and other BJP leaders lost their seats in the Jharkhand Assembly Elections. |
| Following his electoral defeat, Das was appointed as the Governor of Odisha in October 2023. |
| He became visibly emotional while reflecting on his journey during a post-swearing-in interview. |
| Das enjoys cricket and football but stopped playing cricket after an injury. |
| The number 1101 holds significance for Das as it was the margin of votes in his first election win and features in all his vehicle registration numbers. |
| Das has an affinity for trying out different street foods. |
