V. Sugnana Kumari Deo

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]

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

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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