Kalraj Mishra
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Kalraj Mishra is an Indian politician and a senior leader of Bharatiya Janata Party
. He was President of Uttar Pradesh
state unit of BJP.
Born in 1941 in Ghazipur District
of Uttar Pradesh
he passed M.A. from Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi
. He joined politics and held many party positions at state and national level. He was Cabinet Minister in Government of Uttar Pradesh
holding the portfolios of Public Works, Medical Education and Tourism during March 1997-August 2000 period. He is currently a member of Rajya Sabha
.
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 President of Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
state unit of BJP.
Born in 1941 in Ghazipur District
Ghazipur District
Ghazipur District is a district of Uttar Pradesh state in northern India. The city of Ghazipur is the district headquarters. The district is part of Varanasi Division...
of Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
he passed M.A. from Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi
Varanasi
-Etymology:The name Varanasi has its origin possibly from the names of the two rivers Varuna and Assi, for the old city lies in the north shores of the Ganga bounded by its two tributaries, the Varuna and the Asi, with the Ganges being to its south...
. He joined politics and held many party positions at state and national level. He was Cabinet Minister in Government of Uttar Pradesh
Government of Uttar Pradesh
The Government of Uttar Pradesh is a democratically elected body with the Governor as the constitutional head. The Governor of Uttar Pradesh who is appointed for a period of five years, appoints the Chief Minister and his council of ministers...
holding the portfolios of Public Works, Medical Education and Tourism during March 1997-August 2000 period. He is currently a member of 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,...
.