Jagannathrao Joshi
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Jagannathrao Joshi was an India
n politician and a leader of Bharatiya Janata Party
. He was a member of the Lok Sabha
( lower house of parliament of India
).
He was born in 1920 in a Kannadiga family at Nargund
in Karanataka state in India
in 1920. He passed his matriculation from Nutan Marathi Vidyalaya in Pune
and graduation in English Hons from Sir Parshurambhau College
. Later he joined politics.
Joshi was elected to the Lok Sabha continuously for two terms during 1967 to 1977 from Bhopal
and Shajapur
constituencies of Madhya Pradesh
state. Later he served as a member of the Rajya Sabha
from 1978 to 1984.
He was an erudite orator and a renowned social and political worker. He actively participated in Goa Liberation Movement
.
Joshi died on 15 July, 1991 at the age of 71.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n politician and a leader of Bharatiya Janata Party
Bharatiya Janata Party
The Bharatiya Janata Party ,; translation: Indian People's Party) is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Indian National Congress. Established in 1980, it is India's second largest political party in terms of representation in the parliament...
. He was a member of the Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha or House of the People is the lower house of the Parliament of India. Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by direct election under universal adult suffrage. As of 2009, there have been fifteen Lok Sabhas elected by the people of India...
( lower house of parliament of India
Parliament of India
The Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body in India. Founded in 1919, the Parliament alone possesses legislative supremacy and thereby ultimate power over all political bodies in India. The Parliament of India comprises the President and the two Houses, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha...
).
He was born in 1920 in a Kannadiga family at Nargund
Nargund
Nargund or Naragunda is a town in Gadag district in the Indian state of Karnataka.The name Naragunda means hills of jackals. The astrologist and a Jain Sridharacharya from this town was the author of Jatakatilaka.-History:...
in Karanataka state in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
in 1920. He passed his matriculation from Nutan Marathi Vidyalaya in Pune
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
and graduation in English Hons from Sir Parshurambhau College
Sir Parshurambhau College
Sir Parshurambhau College is a college in Pune, Maharashtra, . Established in 1916, it is governed by the Shikshan Prasarak Mandali....
. Later he joined politics.
Joshi was elected to the Lok Sabha continuously for two terms during 1967 to 1977 from Bhopal
Bhopal (Lok Sabha constituency)
Bhopal Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 29 Lok Sabha constituencies in Madhya Pradesh state in central India. This constituency presently covers the entire Bhopal district and part of Sehore district.-Assembly segments:...
and Shajapur
Shajapur (Lok Sabha constituency)
Shajapur Lok Sabha constituency is one of the former Lok Sabha constituencies in Madhya Pradesh state in central India. This constituency was reserved for the candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes from 1976-2008...
constituencies of Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh , often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and Indore is the largest city....
state. Later he served as a member of the Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha
The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India. Rajya means "state," and Sabha means "assembly hall" in Sanskrit. Membership is limited to 250 members, 12 of whom are chosen by the President of India for their expertise in specific fields of art, literature,...
from 1978 to 1984.
He was an erudite orator and a renowned social and political worker. He actively participated in Goa Liberation Movement
Goa liberation movement
The Goa liberation movement was a movement that sought to end the Portuguese colonial rule in Portuguese India. It began in the early 20th century and gained strength between 1940 to 1961. It was preceded by many smaller revolts...
.
Joshi died on 15 July, 1991 at the age of 71.