Kamala Das (16 August 1945 - 12 April 2024[1]) is an Indian politician from Odisha. She was a former member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly representing the Bhograi Assembly constituency and served as minister for Education & Youth Services, Health & Family Welfare, Woman and Child Development in Biju Patnaik and Naveen Patnaik Ministry.
Kamala Das | |
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| Minister for Health & Family Welfare Government of Odisha | |
| In office 2000–2001 | |
| Minister for Education and Youth Services Government of Odisha | |
| In office 1990–1995 | |
| Member of Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 1990–2004 | |
| Preceded by | Umarani Patra |
| Succeeded by | Ananta Das |
| Constituency | Bhograi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1945 August 16 Balasore district, Odisha |
| Died | 12 April 2024 Cuttack, Odisha |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Biju Janata Dal |
| Other political affiliations | Janata Dal, INC |
Political career edit
Kamala Das was first elected as an MLA in 1990 from Bhograi Constituency in Balasore district on Janata Dal ticket. She was re-elected in 1995, and then again in 2000 as a BJD candidate. She served as MoS for Education & Youth Services, and MoS for Health & Family Welfare in the Biju Patnaik government from 1991 to 1996. She was also the Woman and Child Development Minister in the Naveen Patnaik Ministry from 2000 to 9 July 9 2001. She was dropped as minister in 2001 and later she switched over to Congress party and returned to the BJD in 2014.
Political statistics edit
| Year | Contested for | Party | Constituency | Opponent | Votes | Majority | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1990[2] | MLA | Janata Dal | Bhograi | Bijaya Kumar Pati (INC) | 61687 - 38845 | 22842 | Won |
| 2 | 1995[3] | Umarani Patra (INC) | 52824 - 38797 | 14027 | Won | |||
| 3 | 2000[4] | Biju Janata Dal | Kartikeswar Patra (INC) | 55763 - 54708 | 1055 | Won |
Death edit
Kamala Das was admitted to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar after she complained of chest pain, during the course of the treatment, she was diagnosed with a lung infection and she was shifted to a hospital in Cuttack and breathed her last while under going treatment on 12 April 2024.[5][6]
References edit
- ^ KalingaTV (12 April 2024). "Odisha: Former minister Kamala Das passes away, see details here". Archived from the original on 16 April 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Statistical Report on General Election, 1990 to the Legislative Assembly of Odisha". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ "Statistical Report on General Election, 1995 to the Legislative Assembly of Odisha". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ "Statistical Report on General Election, 2000 to the Legislative Assembly of Odisha". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ The New Indian Express (13 April 2024). "Former Health Minister Kamala Das passes away at 79". Archived from the original on 13 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ The Print (12 April 2024). "Ex-Odisha minister Kamala Das dies at 79". Archived from the original on 13 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2024.