Suresh Kumar Routray, popularly known as Sura Routray, is a prominent Indian politician who has been serving as a member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, representing the Jatani Assembly constituency. Born on August 10, 1945, to Shashikrushna Routray and Chhaya Devi, Routray has had a long and distinguished political career.
Routray first entered the political arena when he was elected to the Odisha Legislative Assembly in the 1977 elections. Since then, he has been a formidable presence in Odisha politics. His latest electoral victory came in the 2019 elections when he was elected as a member of the Indian National Congress.
Routray's contributions to the political landscape of Odisha have been significant, and he has earned a reputation as a dedicated and influential leader. He is known for his popular dialogues such as "Madichala," "Lagatali," "Ready!" and "Very Beautiful."
In addition to his political endeavors, Routray is a family man. His wife's name is Malati Routray, and his son-in-law, Prasad Kumar Harichandan, has also been active in politics, serving as the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee President.
Sura Routray's continued presence in the Odisha Legislative Assembly reflects his enduring commitment to serving the people of his constituency and the state at large.
