Indian politician (1929–2003)
Ananta Narayan Singh Deo (5 September 1929 – 1 December 2003) was an Indian ruler and politician who served as Member of 9th Lok Sabha from Aska Lok Sabha constituency,[1] 13th Leader of Opposition in Odisha Legislative Assembly from Surada Assembly constituency,[2] Deputy Minister for Industries, Commerce, Community Development and Panchayat Raj in Cabinet of Odisha[3] and Raja of Dharakote Estate.[4]
Personal life
Ananta Narayan Singh Deo was born on 5 September 1929.[5] He was educated in Stewart School, Cuttack and passed Senior Cambridge from The Doon School and was graduated from St. Stephen's College, Delhi in 1951.[6] He married Shanti Devi in April 1960.[7] His son is Kishore Chandra Singh Deo[4] and daughter in law is Nandini Devi.[8][9] Deo died on 1 December 2003, at the age of 74.[10]
Career
On 13 February 1980, he replaced Prahallad Mallick as Leader of the Opposition.[11] He was the runner up for 2000 Odisha Legislative Assembly election and 1980 Odisha Legislative Assembly election from Patnagarh Assembly constituency.[12]
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