Global InformationSouribandhu Kar information
Souribandhu Kar | |
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| Born | 1948 Jajpur, India |
| Died | April 3, 2020 (aged 71–72) Bhubaneswar, India |
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| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Bauribandhu Kar (brother) Soubhagya Kar (son) |
| Awards | Sahitya Akademi Award |
Souribandhu Kar (c. 1948 – 13 April 2020) was an Indian trade unionist, writer, columnist and the former Canara Bank employee. He served as a general secretary of the All India Trade Union Congress for Odisha Unit and was actively engaged in left-wing politics. He is also known for his advocacy of civil rights such as child labour and workers' rights.[1]
A member of the Communist Party of India, he was also appointed a vice-president of All India Trade Union Congress. He served at multiple posts throughout his life such as president of the All India Bank Employees Association, vice-president of Canara Bank Employees Union, president of the All India Bank Employees Association[2] and secretary of the All India Trade Union Congress for Odisha state.[3][4]
- ^ "Souribandhu Kar no more". The New Indian Express.
- ^ Council, CPI National (14 April 2020). "Comrade (Dr) Souribandhu Kar is No More". CPI Official Copy.
- ^ "Bharat bandh: Strike affects normal life in Odisha, protesters block roads; shops remain closed". Free Press Journal.
- ^ "Trade strike affects normal life in Odisha". TheQuint. 8 January 2019.