Odisha Sahitya Akademi Award
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Surendranath Dwivedy
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Surendranath Dwivedy
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1913-02-11 （Khanda Sahi, Cuttack District, Odisha, India）
- Died
- 2001-10-01 （Rourkela, Odisha, India） age 88
- Nationality
- Indian
- Languages
- Odia, English, Hindi
- Residence History
- Khanda Sahi (Cuttack District), Odisha → Rourkela, Odisha
Career
- Occupations
- Politician, Journalist, Social worker, Editor
- Active Years
- 1930-1993
- Affiliations
- Praja Socialist Party, Indian National Congress, Congress Socialist Party
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenshaw Collegiate School | — | — | — | — | India |
Ravenshaw Collegiate School
Country:
India
Primary sources do not specify degree or graduation year
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Away from Dust and Din
Politics / Non-fictionA collection of political commentaries and essays on social issues. Detailed synopsis not specified in available sources.
SocialismPolitical reformSocial justice
Untold Story of August Revolution
History / PoliticsContains recollections and analysis related to the Indian independence movement and the August revolution. Details not specified.
Independence movementAnti-colonialismHistorical recollection
Quest for Socialism
Political thoughtA political essay discussing the ideals of socialism and its prospects in India. No specific page counts or publication year available in sources.
SocialismEconomic justicePolitical theory
Political Corruption in India
Politics / InvestigativeA work compiling investigative essays and critiques on political corruption in India. Related to his anti-corruption activism and exposes.
Anti-corruptionGovernanceAccountable politics
Bibliography
- Away from Dust and Din
- Untold Story of August Revolution
- Quest for Socialism
- Political Corruption in India
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Analytical and argumentativeJournalistic prose
- Recurring Motifs
- Social justiceAnti-corruptionNation-building and democracy
Legacy
Surendranath Dwivedy is known for his participation in the Indian independence movement, long parliamentary career, advocacy of socialist ideas, and contributions to social activism and journalism as founder-editor of the Odia weekly Krushak. He was respected for his parliamentary debates and anti-corruption efforts, and served as Governor of Arunachal Pradesh from 1991 to 1993.
Trivia
- Imprisoned for seven years for participation in the Quit India movement and anti-British struggle.
- Founder and long-time editor of the Odia weekly Krushak.
- Member of Rajya Sabha (1952–1956) and Lok Sabha (1957–1970) representing Kendrapara.
- Served as Governor of Arunachal Pradesh from 1991 to 1993.