Sriballav Panigrahi

Sriballav Panigrahi
Member: 10th and 11th Lok Sabha
In office
1991–1998
Preceded by Narayan Sahu
Succeeded by Debendra Pradhan
Constituency Deogarh
Member: 8th Lok Sabha
In office
1984–1989
Preceded by Narayan Sahu
Succeeded by Ravi Narayan Pani
Constituency Deogarh
Personal details
Born (1940-09-02)2 September 1940
Bargaon, Sambalpur
Died 9 July 2015(2015-07-09) (aged 74)
Bangalore, Karnataka
Nationality Indian
Political party INC
Spouse(s) Sunanda Panigrahi
Profession Social Service
Religion Hindu

Sriballav Panigrahi (2 September 1940 – 9 July 2015) was an Indian politician, a leader of the Indian National Congress party in Odisha[1] and was a member of the All India Congress Committee (AICC). He was elected to the Parliament of India from the Deogarh Lok Sabha constituency, three times, 1984, 1991 and 1996.[2][3]

Biography

Born into a freedom fighter's family at Bargaon, Sambalpur district, Odisha in 1940, he has held various positions in the party as well in the government. He was thrice elected as a Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from the Deogarh Parliamentary Constituency (1984, 1991 & 1996) and was also a Member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly for two terms (1971 & 1974). He was a Cabinet Minister in Odisha from 1973 to 1977 (widely believed to be the Youngest Cabinet Minister in India at that time). He is regarded as an honest and straightforward politician. He is also known as 'Mr. Clean' in Odisha political circles for having a squeaky clean reputation. Good oratory skills,austere lifestyle and simple demeanour are seen as hallmarks of his personality. In his hometown, he is widely believed to be the person who was responsible for the establishment of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) at Sambalpur. He is also credited for getting the Railway Division for Sambalpur City.

Political career

Congress Party

He joined the party during his student days and rose quickly within its ranks. Was made the District Congress Committee (DCC) President of Sambalpur District in 1967 while he was just 27 years old.This made him the youngest DCC president in the country. He has been in the party all through and has held several positions within the party. He is currently a member of the All India Congress Committee (AICC).

Organisational responsibilities

Odisha Legislative Assembly

Was elected to the Odisha Legislative Assembly twice (In 1971 and 1973) from Sambalpur Assembly Constituency. Was made Cabinet Minister in 1973 by the then Chief Minister, Mrs. Nandini Satpathy at the age of 33 years. He was widely regarded to be the Youngest Cabinet Minister in India at that point of time. Handled portfolios of Revenue, Irrigation & Power, Law, Education, Parliamentary Affairs, Food & Civil Supplies and Commerce.

Lok Sabha

Was rated as an excellent Parliamentarian and was given the responsibility by the party to speak on important debates. Because of his active participation in the house proceedings, he was made the Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Petroleum and Chemicals (1993 onwards) and also made member of various important committees. He has held several positions while being in the Parliament like:

Trade union activities

Other activities and positions held/holding

Has been associated with Several Educational, Social, Cultural and Spiritual Organizations. Currently holding the below responsibilities:

Personal life

He is married to Sunanda Panigrahi (A retired Reader in English, Government of Odisha) and has two sons. He died in 2015, aged 74.[4]

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