V. Sugnana Kumari Deo

V. Sugnana Kumari Deo
Member of Odisha Legislative assembly
In office
2009–2019
ConstituencyKabisuryanagar
Personal details
Born1936/1937
Died (aged 87)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
NationalityIndian
Political partyBiju Janata Dal

V. Sugnana Kumari Deo (1936/1937 – 10 February 2024) was an Indian politician from Odisha. She was first elected to state assembly in 1963 and won a total of 10 times in her political career.[1] Deo belonged to the royal family of Khallikote and was the daughter-in-law of Raja Ramchandra Mardaja Deo.[2][3] She was the Pro-tem speaker of the 15th Odisha assembly.[4] Deo died on 10 February 2024, at the age of 87.[5]

References

  1. ^ Hrusikesh Mohanty (1 April 2019). "With Deo out of poll race, end of road for Khallikote royals? | Bhubaneswar News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Royal families hold sway over Ganjam politics - OrissaPOST". Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily - OrissaPOST. 25 February 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Kabisuryangar Election Result 2019: Kabisuryangar Assembly Election 2019 Results | Kabisuryangar Vidhan Sabha MLA Result". www.business-standard.com. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  4. ^ "Niranjan Pujari is new Odisha assembly speaker". Hindustan Times. 26 May 2014. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  5. ^ "10-time Odisha MLA V Sugnana Kumari Deo Dies at 87". News18. 10 February 2024. Retrieved 10 February 2024.


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