Nandini Satpathy

Indian politician and Chief Minister of Odisha

Nandini Satpathy - Indian politician and Chief Minister of Odisha
Born

June 9th, 1931
93 years ago

Died

2006
19 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

India

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Served as the 8th Chief Minister of Odisha from 1974 to 1977. Held the position of a member of the Lok Sabha in the 1980s. Actively participated in political activities and authored works in both English and Odia. Contributed to various literary and educational initiatives during and after tenure in politics.

Served as Chief Minister of Odisha

Authored books in English and Odia

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