Shraddhakar Supakar

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
Portrait of Sradhakar Supakar
Member: Odisha Legislative Assembly[1]
In office
9 March 1985 – 3 March 1990
Preceded byAshwini Kumar Guru
Succeeded byDurga Shankar Pattanaik
ConstituencySambalpur
In office
1952–1956
Succeeded byBhanu Ganga Tribhubana Deba
ConstituencyRairakhol
Member: 2nd and 4th Lok Sabha,
In office
1967–1971
Preceded byKishen Pattanayak
Succeeded byBanamali Babu
ConstituencySambalpur
In office
1957–1962
Preceded byNatabar Pandey
Succeeded byKishen Pattanayak
ConstituencySambalpur
Member: Rajya Sabha[2]
In office
27 Sept. 1965 – 26 Feb. 1967 (resigned)
Personal details
Born(1914-09-14)14 September 1914
Jharuapada, Sambalpur, Odisha
Died5 January 1993(1993-01-05) (aged 78)
Political partyIndian National Congress
Other political
affiliations		Ganatantra Parishad
SpouseTapaswini Devi

Political Activity

Shraddhakar 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. 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
  1. "Sradhakar Supakar". Odisha Helpline. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  2. "List of Rajyasabha Members Namewise". Odisha Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  3. Pradhan, Krushnachandra (2016). Shraddhakar Supakar Chayanika(Odia) (First ed.). New Delhi: Sahitya Academi. pp. 1–2. ISBN 978-81-260-5166-3.
  4. "RAJYA SABHA MEMBERS BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 1952 - 2003" (PDF). Rajya Sabha Secretariat. Retrieved 8 August 2015.


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