Suresh Kumar Routray

Suresh Kumar Routray (born 10 August 1945), also known as Sura Routray, is an Indian politician and a former Minister Of States (ind.) Excise (January 1996 - March 2000) , former Minister Of State, Sports & Youth Services (March 1995 - January 1996, February 1999- December 1999) also a former member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, representing the Jatani Assembly constituency. He was first elected in the 1977 Odisha Legislative Assembly election, and was most recently elected as member of the Indian National Congress in the 2019 election.^[1][2]

Suresh Kumar Routray
Member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly
In office 2019–2024
Preceded by	Bhagirathi Badajena
Succeeded by	Bibhuti Bhusan Balabantaray
Constituency	Jatani
In office 1995–2004
Preceded by	Bhagirathi Badajena
Succeeded by	Sarat Chandra Paikray
In office 1977–1990
Preceded by	Satyapriya Mohanty
Succeeded by	Sarat Chandra Paikray
Minister of State, Sports & Youth Services
In office March, 1995 – January, 1996
In office February, 1999 – December, 1999
Minister of State (Ind), Excise
In office January, 1996 – March, 2000
Personal details
Born	(1945-08-10) 10 August 1945 (age 79) Chhanaghara, Khurda, Odisha
Political party	Indian National Congress
Other political affiliations	Janata Party
Spouse	Malati Routray
Children	5
Parent	Shashi Krushna Routray (father)
Relatives	Prasad Kumar Harichandan (son-in-law)
Residence	Bhubaneswar
Education	Intermediate in Arts
Source: odishaassembly.nic.in

Early life and education

Routray was born on 10 August 1945,^[2] to Shashikrushna Routray and Chhaya Devi.^[2] His wife's name is Malati Routray.^[3] His son-in-law, Prasad Kumar Harichandan, worked as the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee President.^[4] "Madichala", "Lagatali", "Ready!", and "Very Beautiful" are some of his popular dialogues.^{[citation needed]}

Electoral history

Start	End	Post	Constituency	Party
1977	1980	Member, 7th Odisha legislative assembly	Jatani	Janata
1980	1985	Member, 8th Odisha legislative assembly	Jatani	Indian national congress
1985	1990	Member, 9th Odisha legislative assembly	Jatani	Indian national congress
1995	2000	Member, 11th Odisha legislative assembly	Jatani	Indian national congress
2000	2004	Member, 12th Odisha legislative assembly	Jatani	Indian national congress
2019	2024	Member, 16th Odisha legislative assembly	Jatani	Indian national congress