Background
PATNAIK, Bijoyanananda Biju was born on March 5, 1916 in Cuttack. Son of Lakhminarayan Patnaik and Ashalata Devi.
PATNAIK, Bijoyanananda Biju was born on March 5, 1916 in Cuttack. Son of Lakhminarayan Patnaik and Ashalata Devi.
Ravenshaw College, Cuttack.
Joined Indian National Airways. F. Kalinga Airways; participated in Quit India Movement 1942. Elected to Orissa Legislative.
Assembly 1952, leader Pragati Party legislation group until 1973.
Chief Minister of Orissa 1961-1963. Resigned to work in party organisation.
Chairman Orissa Planning Board 1963-1967, 1972. F. Kalinga Foundation Trust.
Minister for Steel and Mines 1977-1980.
Leader of Opposition since 1985.
Rajya Sabha 1972; Janata Party 1977-1980, Lok Sabha 1980-1984. Orissa Legislative.