Ratnaprava Devi
Ratnaprava Devi | |
|---|---|
ରତ୍ନପ୍ରଭା ଦେବୀ | |
| Member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1967–1971 | |
| Constituency | Dhenkanal |
| Member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1961–1967 | |
| Constituency | Dhenkanal |
| Member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1957–1961 | |
| Constituency | Kishore Nagar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 December 1909 Odisha, India |
| Died | 27 April 2001 (aged 91) |
| Party | Ganatantra Parishad Swatantra Party |
| Spouse | Shankar Pratap Singh Deo |
| Children | Kamakhya Prasad Singh Deo |
| Occupation | Politician, writer |
Ratnaprava Devi (also spelled Ratnaprabha Devi; 11 December 1909 – 27 April 2001) was an Indian politician and writer from the state of Odisha. She served as a member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly for three terms, representing the Ganatantra Parishad and the Swatantra Party. She was also a member of the royal family of Dhenkanal State.
Early life and background
Ratnaprava Devi was born on 11 December 1909.[1] She was married to Raja Shankar Pratap Singh Deo, the ruler of the Dhenkanal State.[2][3] Her son, Kamakhya Prasad Singh Deo, is a prominent politician who served as a Union Minister and Member of Parliament in India.[4]
Political career
Devi was an active figure in Odia politics during the mid-20th century. She was elected to the Odisha Legislative Assembly three times:
- 1957: Elected from the Kishore Nagar constituency as a candidate of the Ganatantra Parishad.[1]
- 1961: Elected from the Dhenkanal constituency as a candidate of the Swatantra Party.[5]
- 1967: Re-elected from the Dhenkanal constituency representing the Swatantra Party.[1]
Literary works
Apart from politics, Ratnaprava Devi was a writer. She authored an autobiography detailing her life and experiences as a royal and a politician during India's transition to democracy.[3]
- Autobiography of Queen Ratnaprava Devi (Originally published in Odia, 1997; Translated to English, 2021).[6]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Late Ratnaprava Devi". Odisha Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ^ Ratnaprova Devi v. State Of Orissa, 1964 AIR 1195 (Supreme Court of India 1964).
- ^ a b Mishra, Swaraj. "Brother-sister duo in Odisha Assembly for long 15 years". Sambad. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ^ "Dhenkanal's royal family member Kamakhya Prasad Singh Deo felicitated". The New Indian Express. 7 August 2022. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ^ "Orissa Assembly Election Results in 1961". Elections.in. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ^ Devi, Ratnaprava (2021). Autobiography of Queen Ratnaprava Devi. Black Eagle Books. ISBN 978-1645601807.