K R Malkani
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K. R. Malkani was Lieutenant Governor
of Pondicherry, India from 2002 till his death on October 27, 2003. He was the Vice-President of the Bharatiya Janata Party
from 1991 to 1994. Mr Malkani was an author and a journalist. Born at Hyderabad (Sindh), then Pakistan on November 19, 1921, he had his education at Hyderabad, Pune, Karachi, Mumbai and Harvard. A professor and journalist, Malkani was associated with the Jana Sangh since its formation and was one of the founding members of the BJP in the year 1980. He was Vice-President of the Deendayal Research Institute, New Delhi from 1983 to 1990. He was a member of the Rajya Sabha
from 1994 to 2000. He served as editor of many newspapers and was General Secretary of the Editors Guild of India from 1978 to 1979. He has written several articles and books including "The Midnight Knock" (1977), "The R. S. S. Story" (1980), and "The Sindh Story" (1984), his most popular book on history. His book India First (2002) is a compilation of some of his articles over the last several years. His last book, "Political Mysteries", explores several major Indian political assassinations including that of Mahatma Gandhi, Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, the "Kashmir Princess", "Kanishka aircraft" bombing and the Purulia arms dropping case. The book is a result of his nearly ten years of research. He died on 27 October 2003. He was the youngest brother of N R Malkani. He is survived by two sons Arvind and Vikram and a daughter, Sindhu.
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A lieutenant governor or lieutenant-governor is a high officer of state, whose precise role and rank vary by jurisdiction, but is often the deputy or lieutenant to or ranking under a governor — a "second-in-command"...
of Pondicherry, India from 2002 till his death on October 27, 2003. He was the Vice-President of the 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...
from 1991 to 1994. Mr Malkani was an author and a journalist. Born at Hyderabad (Sindh), then Pakistan on November 19, 1921, he had his education at Hyderabad, Pune, Karachi, Mumbai and Harvard. A professor and journalist, Malkani was associated with the Jana Sangh since its formation and was one of the founding members of the BJP in the year 1980. He was Vice-President of the Deendayal Research Institute, New Delhi from 1983 to 1990. He was 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 1994 to 2000. He served as editor of many newspapers and was General Secretary of the Editors Guild of India from 1978 to 1979. He has written several articles and books including "The Midnight Knock" (1977), "The R. S. S. Story" (1980), and "The Sindh Story" (1984), his most popular book on history. His book India First (2002) is a compilation of some of his articles over the last several years. His last book, "Political Mysteries", explores several major Indian political assassinations including that of Mahatma Gandhi, Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, the "Kashmir Princess", "Kanishka aircraft" bombing and the Purulia arms dropping case. The book is a result of his nearly ten years of research. He died on 27 October 2003. He was the youngest brother of N R Malkani. He is survived by two sons Arvind and Vikram and a daughter, Sindhu.
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Governors and Lieutenant-Governors of states of IndiaGovernors and Lieutenant-Governors of states of India
The Governors and Lieutenant-Governors of the states and territories of India have similar powers and functions at the state level as that of the President of India at Union level. Governors exist in the states while Lieutenant-Governors exist in union territories and in the National Capital...
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