Shraddhakar Supakar (14 September 1914 – 5 January 1993) was a social activist, politician and writer.[3] He was a member of Odisha Legislative Assembly, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Supakar was a lawyer by profession. He was associated in different capacities with many educational institutions and Universities. He was also a member of Odisha Text Book Committee during 1939–41. A firm believer in civil liberties, Supakar was Chairman of Reception Committee, All India Civil Liberties Conference, Cuttack Session held in 1954.
Shraddhakar Supakar | |
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 Portrait of Sradhakar Supakar | |
| Member: Odisha Legislative Assembly[1] | |
| In office 9 March 1985 – 3 March 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Ashwini Kumar Guru |
| Succeeded by | Durga Shankar Pattanaik |
| Constituency | Sambalpur |
| In office 1952–1956 | |
| Succeeded by | Bhanu Ganga Tribhubana Deba |
| Constituency | Rairakhol |
| Member: 2nd and 4th Lok Sabha, | |
| In office 1967–1971 | |
| Preceded by | Kishen Pattanayak |
| Succeeded by | Banamali Babu |
| Constituency | Sambalpur |
| In office 1957–1962 | |
| Preceded by | Natabar Pandey |
| Succeeded by | Kishen Pattanayak |
| Constituency | Sambalpur |
| Member: Rajya Sabha[2] | |
| In office 27 Sept. 1965 – 26 Feb. 1967 (resigned) | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 September 1914 Jharuapada, Sambalpur, Odisha |
| Died | 5 January 1993 (aged 78) |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Other political affiliations | Ganatantra Parishad |
| Spouse | Tapaswini Devi |
Political Activity
editShraddhakar Supakar was an elected member of Odisha Legislative Assembly during 1952-56 and 1985-1990 representing Rairakhol and Sambalpur constituency. He served as Leader of Opposition during 1952-56 and as pro tem speaker in 1985.[citation needed] He was an elected member of the Second and Fourth Lok Sabha during 1957-62 and 1967-70 representing Sambalpur constituency of Odisha. He was also a member of Rajya Sabha during 1965–67.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Sradhakar Supakar". Odisha Helpline. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
- ^ "List of Rajyasabha Members Namewise". Odisha Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
- ^ Pradhan, Krushnachandra (2016). Shraddhakar Supakar Chayanika(Odia) (First ed.). New Delhi: Sahitya Academi. pp. 1–2. ISBN 978-81-260-5166-3.
- ^ "RAJYA SABHA MEMBERS BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 1952 - 2003" (PDF). Rajya Sabha Secretariat. Retrieved 8 August 2015.