About Lokanath Misra
Lived 1922 – 2009 (aged 86). Lokanath Misra was an Indian politician and film actor.
Lokanath Misra (22 November 1921 – 27 May 2009) was an Indian politician. Initially a member of Indian National Congress, he joined Swatantra Party and later Janata Party. He served as a member of the Rajya Sabha from 1960 till 1978.
Early life He was the Governor of Assam from 1991 to 1997 and held additional charge as Governor of Nagaland from 1992 to 1993.
He was the elder son of poet and notable socialist Godabarish Mishra. His younger brother, Ranganath Misra was the former Chief Justice of India while his son, Pinaki Misra has been a member of the 11th, 15th and 16th Lok Sabha representing Puri constituency. He died on 27 May 2009 at Bhubaneswar.
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Who was Lokanath Misra?
Indian politician (1922-2009)
When was Lokanath Misra born?
Lokanath Misra was born on 21 November 1922 in Banapur.
When did Lokanath Misra die?
Lokanath Misra died on 27 May 2009 in Bhubaneswar.
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Lokanath Misra was a politician and film actor.
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Lokanath Misra was Indian.
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