Members Bioprofile

DEO, SHRI LAXMI NARAYAN BHANJA, Cong., (Orissa-Keonjhar—1962):  S. of Late Raja Gopinath Narayan Bhanja Deo; B. Cuttack, July 25, 1912; ed. at Scottish Church College, Calcutta University; Member Honourable Society of the Middle Temple, London; Studied at London School of Economics for diploma in Public Administration; Also received Administrative Training in Mysore; m. A. Sau Premlatika Raje; 1 S. and 3 D.; Mine owner; Development Commissioner, Keonjhar; Revenue Minister, Keonjhar (August, 1945 to June, 1947); Chief Minister, Keonjhar (June, 1947 to December, 1947); Nominated Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly (1949—52); Member, Orissa Legislative Assembly (1952—57); Member, Orissa State Red Cross Society; Member, Nrutya Natyakala Parishad, Orissa; Member of Senate, Utkal University since its inception till February, 1948; Elected Fellow from Registered Graduates Constituency till 1952; Member, Second Lok Sabha, 1957—62.

Accomplishments in letters, art and science:  Fellow, Royal Economic Society and Royal Society of Arts, London.

Hobbies:  Shikar and Photography.

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Motoring, travel.

Special interest:  Political and Social studies, Art and Archaeology.

Sports and clubs:  Member, South Club, Calcutta; National Sports Club, New Delhi; Gymkhana Club, New Delhi.

Travels abroad:  England, France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary and Ceylon.

Permanent address:  Keonjhargarh, Dist. Keonjhar, Orissa.

[Voting results at the Election:

Electorate:  3,70,850

Shri Laxminarayan Bhanja Deo                              . .                 36,336

Shri Rajballabha Mishra                                         . .                 26,054].