Lingaraj (social activist)
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Born31 December 1961
Kandadhuda, Sundargarh
EducationM. A. in Sociology,(JNU, Delhi)
OccupationsSocial Service, Environmental Activist
Yearsactive30
Lingaraj | |
|---|---|
| Born | 31 December 1961 Kandadhuda, Sundargarh |
| Education | M. A. in Sociology,(JNU, Delhi) |
| Occupations | Social Service, Environmental Activist |
| Years active | 30 |
| Employer | The Human Society |
| Organization(s) | Niyamgiri Surakhya Samiti, Samajwadi Jan Parishad Odisha Rajya Krushak Sangathan |
| Known for | Fight for the environment and tribals of Niyamgiri Mountains, Kalahandi, Kashipur, Gandhamardan in Orissa |
| Notable work | Farmers' Movement of Western Odisha, Save Gandhamardan Movement, Occupy Hirakud Movement |
| Political party | Samajwadi Jan Parishad, Samta Bhawan |
| Movement | Save Gandhamardan Movement, Farmers Rights Movement, Kashipur Anti-mining Movement, "Save Niyamgiri" anti-mining Movement |
| Spouse | Archana Patra |
Lingaraj (Lingaraj Pradhan) is a social activist, politician, socialist thinker working from Bargarh district in Western Odisha, involved in various social, environmental and farmers' issues.
Prior to joining AAP, he was long time associated with Samajwadi Jan Parishad, a political party founded by Kishen Pattanayak.[1][2] He left AAP in 2015 after AAP expelled Yogendra yadav and other leader
Lingaraj does not use his surname Pradhan as he opposes caste based identity and decided to do away with honorary titles.