Sura Routray

Top 20 Most Inspirational Personalities Of Odisha: “Heavyweight with a Light Heart”

A political heavyweight, Suresh Kumar Routray, fondly called as Sura Routray has been the flagbearer of the otherwise dwindling Congress party in the state for over two decades now. Though the party has seen innumerous ups and downs in the past, Routray has firmly stood with the political party like a rock. The former Excise minister, mostly remains in news for his witty one-liners and tongue-in-cheek statements that has made him a fond favorite among the millennials.

As the incumbent Jatni MLA, his contribution towards the development and progress of Jatni is noteworthy. He has always ensured that the interests of his constituency people are substantially met. Jatni, the melting pot of history, culture and heritage of the state has witnessed several ground-breaking initiatives under his tutelage.    

Routray always loves to wear his heart on his sleeve. His humorous one-liners and statements targeting the ruling party in the state or few controversial personalities often go viral on social media. Routray is one such personality who is revered by one and all cutting across all party lines. Also, most of the young guns in his party look up to him as inspiration. The senior Congress leader is leaving no stone unturned to back his party and is confident that the party will come back to power in the state soon.  

Notably, speculations were rife that his youngest son Manmath Routray, was all set to foray into active politics. Of late, Manmath has been closely observing and assisting his father in his ongoing efforts to serve people in the constituency. It would be interesting to see if Manmath follows in his father’s footsteps or not in the near future.

Routray who has been politically active for many years, is yet to run out of gas. Instead, he is raring to play a long innings in politics and serve people in his constituency as much as he can. Truly, Odisha politics is blessed to have a political leader of his stature and may he continue to inspire the younger lot aspiring to foray into politics!

Written By : Subhojit Panda

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