Bhagabat Behera
Bhagabat Behera (1940–2002) was an Indian politician from Odisha. He was a close associate of Biju Patnaik, and was also a former Cabinet Minister and 5-time MLA from Nayagarh in the Odisha Legislative Assembly.[1]
Bhagabat Behera | |
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 Statue of Behera at Khandapada Road in Nayagarh District | |
| Minister for Commerce & Transport, Government of Odisha | |
| In office 1990–1991 | |
| Minister for Commerce & Transport (Except Aviation), Government of Odisha | |
| In office 1991–1993 | |
| Minister for Food & Civil Supplies , Government of Odisha | |
| In office 1993–1995 | |
| Minister for School & Mass Education, Government of Odisha | |
| In office 2000–2002 | |
| Member:Odisha Legislative Assembly (Nayagarh Assembly) | |
| In office 1974–1977 | |
| In office 1977–1980 | |
| In office 1985–1990 | |
| In office 1990–1995 | |
| In office 2000 – 3 June 2002(Expired) | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 1, 1940 Nayagarh, Odisha,(British India) |
| Died | 3 June 2002 (aged 62) |
| Political party | Biju Janata Dal |
| Other political affiliations | Socialist Party (1974–1977), Janata (1977–1980), Janata Party (1985–1990), Janata Dal (1990–1995), Biju Janata Dal (2000– expired) |
| Spouse(s) | Mandakini Behera |
| Children | 4 daughters |
| Father | Narayan Behera |
| Education | M.A , LL.B |
| Profession | lawyer, politician |
Early Life and education
Bhagabat Behera was born to Narayan Behera in a Yadav[2] family at Biruda Gram Panchayat of Nayagarh, Odisha. He completed his graduation from Ravenshaw University, Cuttack.[3].Professional Boxer and MMA fighter from Odisha Pritish Pratyushran is his nephew.
References
- "Bhagabat Behera". Odisha Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
- Pioneer, The (5 June 2019). "In brief". The Pioneer. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
- "MLA Bhagabat Behera Profile – NAYAGARH Constituency". Odisha Helpline- a journey to your roots !. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
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