Members Bioprofile

NAIK, SHRI MAHESWAR, B.A., Cong., [Orissa—Mayurbhanj—(Reserved Sch. Tribes)—1962]:  S. of late Shri Ram Krushna Naik; B. at Mayurbhanj, July, 1906; ed. at Ravenshaw College, Cuttack & Patna University; Widower; 2 S. and 1 D.; Agriculturist; Was associated with the State Branch of All India States People’s Conference; Registrar, Cooperative Societies and Joint Stock Companies; Director,  Development and Industries, Mayurbhanj State, 1932—46; Member,Mayurbhanj State Legislative Assembly, 1944—46, 1947—49; Scout Commissioner, Mayurbhanj, 1947—49; Minister of Development and Education, Mayurbhanj, 1947—49; Member, Provisional Parliament, 1950—52; Fellow, Senate of Utkal University, 1953—56; President, Mayurbhanj D.C.C., 1955—57; Member, Utkal P.C.C., 1955-57; Member, (1) Managing Committee, Karanjia High School; (2) Governing Body, Maharaja Purna Chandra College, Baripada; (3) Governing Council, Indian School of Mines and Applied Geology; Member, Rajya Sabha, 1956-62.

Social activities:  Initiated Bharat Sevak Samaj in the district of Mayurbhanj; Took part in rural uplift including welfare of women and the backward classes with special emphasis on their educational and economic advancement.  Started several educational institutions, welfare centres, study circles and village libraries.

Accomplishment in letters, art and science:  Author of a number of literary works in Oriya such as lyrical poems, songs, plays, short stories and literary criticism; contributor of topical articles to English and Oriya periodicals.

Hobby:  Travels. 

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Bridge and indoor games. 

Special interest:  Study of literary works.

Sports and clubs:  Football, Cricket, Badminton; Member, Paripada Club & Karanjia Town Club.

Publication:  (1) Pashani.

                   (2) Anahuta (In Oriya).

Permanent address:  P.O. Karanjia, District Mayurbhanj.

[Voting results at the Election: 

Electorate:  4,38,667

Shri Maheswar Naik                                      . .              33,824

Shri Mahendra Majhi                                     . .              26,545

Shri Ram Chandra Majhi                               . .              11,794

Shri Sundar Mohan Hemram                         . .                1,539].