Suresh Kumar Routray
Suresh Kumar Routray (born 10 August 1945), also known as Sura Routray, is an Indian politician who currently serves as a member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, representing the Jatani Assembly constituency. He first elected in the 1977 Odisha Legislative Assembly election, and was most recently elected as member of the Indian National Congress in the 2019 election.[1][2]
Suresh Kumar Routray | |
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| Member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Bhagirathi Badajena |
| Constituency | Jatani |
| In office 1995–2004 | |
| Preceded by | Bhagirathi Badajena |
| Succeeded by | Sarat Chandra Paikray |
| In office 1977–1990 | |
| Preceded by | Satyapriya Mohanty |
| Succeeded by | Sarat Chandra Paikray |
| Minister of State, Sports & Youth Services | |
| In office March, 1995 – January, 1996 | |
| In office February, 1999 – December, 1999 | |
| Minister of State (Ind), Excise | |
| In office January, 1996 – March, 2000 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 11, 1945 Chhanaghara, Khurda, Odisha |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Other political affiliations | Janata Party |
| Spouse | Malati Routray |
| Children | 5 |
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| Relatives | Prasad Kumar Harichandan (son-in-law) |
| Residence | Bhubaneswar |
| Education | Intermediate in Arts |
| Source: odishaassembly.nic.in | |
Early life and education
Routray was born on 10 August 1945,[2] to Shashikrushna Routray and Malati Routray.[2] His son-in-law Prasad Kumar Harichandan worked as the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee President.[3]
Electoral history
| Start | End | Post | Constituency | Party |
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| 1977 | 1980 | Member,7th odisha legistative assembly | Jatani | Janata |
| 1980 | 1985 | Member,8th odisha legistative assembly | Jatani | Indian national congress |
| 1985 | 1990 | Member,9th odisha legistative assembly | Jatani | Indian national congress |
| 1995 | 2000 | Member,11th odisha legistative assembly | Jatani | Indian national congress |
| 2000 | 2004 | Member,12th odisha legistative assembly | Jatani | Indian national congress |
| 2019 | -- | Member,16th odisha legistative assembly | Jatani | Indian national congress |
References
- "Jatani Odisha". news18.com. Archived from the original on 26 June 2020. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- "Shri Suresh Kumar Routray". odishaassembly.nic.in. Odisha Assembly. Archived from the original on 25 September 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- "Prasad Harichandan appointed Odisha PCC president". Business Standard. Archived from the original on 16 December 2014. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
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