Amar Roy Pradhan

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Amar Roy Pradhan
MP
Mekliganj
In office
1962–1971
Succeeded byMihir Kumar Roy
Personal details
Born(1930-08-15)15 August 1930
Barashashi,
British India (now in Bangladesh)
Died3 July 2013(2013-07-03) (aged 82)
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
Political partyAll India Forward Bloc
SpouseLt Santilata Roy Pradhan[citation needed]
Children2 Sons
Social Worker

Amar Roy Pradhan or Amarendra Nath Roy Pradhan

Mekhliganj thrice (1962–1971).[2][3]

Early life and background

Amarendra Nath Roy Pradhan was born on 15 August 1930 to Talendranath Roy Pradhan at Barashashi,

Victoria College, Cooch Behar (then affiliated with University of Calcutta), followed by A.C. College, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal.[4]

Career

Pradhan started his political career at state-level, and was elected to the

Mekhliganj three times, 1962, 1967 and 1977.[4]

He was elected to the Lok Sabha from

Cooch Behar Lok Sabha constituency eight consecutive times from 1977 to 1999.[1][5]

He also published a number of book, including Upeksit Uttarbange, Sona Sonapat, Garibi Hatao Ekti Slogan Matra (all in Bengali), and Forward towards Mighty Peasants Struggle, and Rule of Jungle (English).[4][6]

Death

He died on 3 July 2013 at a nursing home in

Tufanganj constituency in 2011.[2][7]

References

  1. ^ a b Malabasri Das (1999). Parliamentary Elections in West Bengal, 1952-1999. Government of West Bengal. p. 54. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Former MP and senior Forward Bloc leader Amar Roy Pradhan dies". The Times of India. 3 July 2013. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
  3. ^ "Lok Sabha veterans with a difference". The Times of India. 23 April 2004. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
  4. ^ a b c "Biographical Sketch of Member of 12th Lok Sabha". Parliament of India, website. Archived from the original on 7 October 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
  5. ^ "1 – Cooch Behar Parliamentary Constituency (1977-2004)". Partywise Comparison since 1977. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original on 11 March 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
  6. ISBN 978-81-212-0702-7
    . Retrieved 5 July 2013.
  7. ^ "Former MP Amar Roy Pradhan dies". Zee News. 3 July 2013. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
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