Shraddhakar Supakar (14 September 1914 – 5 January 1993) was a social activist, politician and writer. He was a member of

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, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Supakar was a lawyer by profession. He was associated in different capacities with many educational institutions and Universities. He was also a member of Odisha Text Book Committee during 1939–41. A firm believer in civil liberties, Supakar was Chairman of Reception Committee, All India Civil Liberties Conference, Cuttack Session held in 1954.

Political Activity

Shraddhakar Supakar was an elected member of

during 1952-56 and 1985-1990 representing

Rairakhol Redhakholis a town and a notified area council in Sambalpur district in the Indian state of Odisha.It has the following banks: Canara Bank, DCB Bank, State Bank of India, Union Bank, Utkal Gramin Bank, and Central Bank. Redhakhol town, whi ...

and Sambalpur constituency. He served as Leader of Opposition during 1952-56 and as pro tem speaker in 1985. He was an elected member of the Second and

Fourth Lok Sabha List of Members of the 4th Lok Sabha (4 March 1967 – 27 December 1970), elected February–March 1967. The Lok Sabha (House of the People) is the lower house in the Parliament of India.13 sitting members from Rajya Sabha were elected to 4th ...

during 1957-62 and 1967-70 representing Sambalpur constituency of Odisha. He was also a member of

Rajya Sabha The Rajya Sabha, wikisource:Constitution of India/Part V#Article 80, constitutionally the Council of States, is the upper house of the bicameral Parliament of India. , it has a maximum membership of 245, of which 233 are elected by the legisl ...

during 1965–67.

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