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Narendra Kumar Swain
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| Member of the Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 7 December 2015 – 2 April 2020 |
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| Preceded by | TBA |
| Succeeded by | Munna Khan |
| Constituency | Odisha |
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| Born | 25 June 1939 Tandikana, Cuttack district, Odisha |
| Died | September 7, 2020 (aged 80) |
| Cause of death | hearth attack |
| Political party | Biju Janata Dal |
| Spouse | Suprava Swain |
| Children | Two sons and two daughters |
| Residences | Khari Sahi, Tandikana, Cuttack district |
| Education | B.A., LL.B. |
| Alma mater | Christ College, Cuttack Madhusudan Law College, Cuttack |
| Profession | Politician, Social Worker, Advocate |
| Website | Rajya Sabha |
Narendra Kumar Swain (born June 25, 1939 – died September 7, 2020) was an important Indian politician from the state of Odisha. He was a member of the Rajya Sabha, which is like the upper house of India's Parliament. He was chosen to represent Odisha without anyone running against him, as a candidate for the Biju Janata Dal party. Narendra Kumar Swain passed away on September 7, 2020, after receiving medical care in Cuttack.
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Who Was Narendra Kumar Swain?
Narendra Kumar Swain was born in Tandikana, a place in the Cuttack district of Odisha. He studied hard and earned degrees in B.A. and LL.B. from Christ College and Madhusudan Law College in Cuttack. Besides being a politician, he was also known as a social worker and an advocate (a type of lawyer).
His Journey in Politics
Narendra Kumar Swain had a long career in politics, joining different parties over the years.
Early Political Steps
He first joined the Communist Party of India in 1968. He stayed with this party for many years, leaving it in 1990.
Joining Janata Dal
In 1990, he joined a new political party called Janata Dal. He quickly became an important leader there. By 1992, he was made the General Secretary of the Odisha branch of the Janata Dal. A General Secretary is a key person who helps manage the party's daily activities and plans.
Moving to Biju Janata Dal
Later, when Naveen Patnaik formed a new party called Biju Janata Dal in Odisha, Narendra Kumar Swain joined him in 2000. He continued to be a significant leader in this new party. In 2001, he was again appointed as its General Secretary.
Important Public Roles
Besides his party roles, Narendra Kumar Swain also held important positions in state-run organizations.
- From 2010 to 2013, he was the Chairman of the Odisha State Seeds Corporation. This organization helps farmers get good quality seeds for their crops.
- From 2013 to 2015, he served as the Chairman of the Odisha Tourism Development Corporation. This group works to promote tourism and attract visitors to Odisha.
Serving in Parliament
Narendra Kumar Swain became a member of the Rajya Sabha on December 7, 2015. He served in this important national role until April 2, 2020. The Rajya Sabha is one of the two houses of the Indian Parliament, where laws are made for the whole country.
