Krishnanand Rai
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Mr. Krishnanand Rai was an India
n politician from Bharatiya Janata Party
. He was born on December 11, 1955 in the Ghazipur
district of Uttar Pradesh
, India. Youngest of the three brothers, he started his schooling in his native village Gondaur.A joint family environment instilled great family values in him. He lost his mother at an early age but never felt her absence because of his caring grandmother. If his elders and family members are to be believed, he was coy but very focused and hard working. At the age of 13 he moved to Varanasi
to join the Central Hindu School. His hard work and determination soon helped him gain appreciation from school teachers as he turned out to be a bright student. In Varanasi, he stayed with his elder brothers who also came to the city for higher studies. Varanasi was considered to be the hub of knowledge and a place with nice schools and colleges.
, when he decided to get into medicine. In his college days, he came across people like Manoj Sinha
(B.J.P M.P) and Narendra Singh (Prof B.H.U) who later became his close friends. This was the time when politics drew some attention but the importance of becoming a bread winner for the family and supporting it led to abeyance of aspirations/plans and finding work instead.
, becoming one of Varanasi
's renowned builders. His initial work included government funded roads, bridges etc. but later on he moved towards construction of residential buildings/apartments. His first project in Varanasi
was the "Kashiraj Apartments". Later on he completed several other major projects, becoming the pioneer in the field. During that phase, he was accompanied by Mr. K.B Khare and Mr. K. Kapoor (other two renowned builders of Varanasi).
After several ventures, Mr. Rai finally decided to do something that he pined. He kept his aspirations of becoming a politician (doing something for his people) alive and represented Mohammadabad
in the Uttar Pradesh
Assembly, becoming a key member of the Purvanchal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party
(BJP). Mr. Rai strongly represented Hindu sentiments and culture. The fact that he belonged to the powerful Bhumihar Brahmin
caste, increased his influence in politics. His stature and charisma soon gathered respect and admiration from both his party, B.J.P and people of eastern Uttar Pradesh. He entered politics by running for the Mohammadabad Assembly seat in the 2002 elections against Afzal Ansari. He won the election with flying colors. He firmly believed that politics gives two kinds of powers, incentive power and coercive power. He discovered it to be a way to reward people.
The killing of Krishnananda Rai invited a massive public ire in the region. Senior BJP leaders Shri Atal Behari Vajpayee, Shri L.K. Advani, Shri Rajnath Singh, Shri Kalyan Singh, etc. demanded a CBI inquiry into the killing, which the government rejected. There are more than 22 criminal cases against Mukhtar Ansari
. People fear to report any complain against him. But in the case of Rajendra Rai and Krishnananda Rai named FIRs were registered against Mukhtar and Afzal Ansari. When deputed to investigate the case, Bhajani Ram Meena, police superintendent posted in the district, left the case in middle alleging undue high pressure and he requested to transfer the case to the CBCID. After six months the CBCID too surrendered the case complaining pressure and recommended transfer of the case to the local police. Finding no remedy, the wife of Krishnananda Rai filed a writ in Allahabad High Court demanding a CBI inquiry into the killing of her husband. The Court after hearing the arguments in May 2006 ordered a CBI inquiry. But the Mulayam Singh government went to the Supreme Court against the High Court order. The Supreme Court in July last year wondered over the action of the UP government and rejected the SLP of the state government. Now the CBI inquiry has begun in this case. Four accused of the case, Mukhtar, Afzal, Jiva and Aijaj, are in the Ghazipur jail. They tried to seek bail from the High Court but failed.
Mr. Rai is survived by his two sons and his wife, who stay in Varanasi.
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 from 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 born on December 11, 1955 in the Ghazipur
Ghazipur
Ghazipur , or Ghazipur City, previously spelt Ghazeepore, is a city/town and a municipal corporation and headquarter of Ghazipur district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is the administrative headquarters of Ghazipur Division and Sub-division...
district 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...
, India. Youngest of the three brothers, he started his schooling in his native village Gondaur.A joint family environment instilled great family values in him. He lost his mother at an early age but never felt her absence because of his caring grandmother. If his elders and family members are to be believed, he was coy but very focused and hard working. At the age of 13 he moved to 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...
to join the Central Hindu School. His hard work and determination soon helped him gain appreciation from school teachers as he turned out to be a bright student. In Varanasi, he stayed with his elder brothers who also came to the city for higher studies. Varanasi was considered to be the hub of knowledge and a place with nice schools and colleges.
Banaras Hindu University
Mr. Rai attended BHUBHU
BHU is a three-letter acronym that can refer to*Banaras Hindu University, at Varanasi*The Kingdom of Bhutan*Baltimore Hebrew University*Bhavnagar Airport, the IATA code for the airport in India*Banco Hipotecario del Uruguay Uruguay Mortgage Bank...
, when he decided to get into medicine. In his college days, he came across people like Manoj Sinha
Manoj Sinha
Manoj Sinha was a member of Lok Sabha, the lower house in the Indian Parliament. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party and represents the Ghazipur District....
(B.J.P M.P) and Narendra Singh (Prof B.H.U) who later became his close friends. This was the time when politics drew some attention but the importance of becoming a bread winner for the family and supporting it led to abeyance of aspirations/plans and finding work instead.
Early career
He started his career as a contractorGeneral contractor
A general contractor is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of a construction site, management of vendors and trades, and communication of information to involved parties throughout the course of a building project.-Description:...
, becoming one of 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...
's renowned builders. His initial work included government funded roads, bridges etc. but later on he moved towards construction of residential buildings/apartments. His first project in 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...
was the "Kashiraj Apartments". Later on he completed several other major projects, becoming the pioneer in the field. During that phase, he was accompanied by Mr. K.B Khare and Mr. K. Kapoor (other two renowned builders of Varanasi).
After several ventures, Mr. Rai finally decided to do something that he pined. He kept his aspirations of becoming a politician (doing something for his people) alive and represented Mohammadabad
Mohammadabad
Mohammadabad is a town and a nagar panchayat in Farrukhabad district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.-Demographics:...
in the 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...
Assembly, becoming a key member of the Purvanchal unit 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...
(BJP). Mr. Rai strongly represented Hindu sentiments and culture. The fact that he belonged to the powerful Bhumihar Brahmin
Bhumihar
Bhumihar or Babhan or Bhuin-har is a Brahmin Hindu community mainly found in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh.- Varna status :...
caste, increased his influence in politics. His stature and charisma soon gathered respect and admiration from both his party, B.J.P and people of eastern Uttar Pradesh. He entered politics by running for the Mohammadabad Assembly seat in the 2002 elections against Afzal Ansari. He won the election with flying colors. He firmly believed that politics gives two kinds of powers, incentive power and coercive power. He discovered it to be a way to reward people.
Assassination
Mr. Rai was murdered on November 29, 2005, while he was visiting his family in his native village.The killing of Krishnananda Rai invited a massive public ire in the region. Senior BJP leaders Shri Atal Behari Vajpayee, Shri L.K. Advani, Shri Rajnath Singh, Shri Kalyan Singh, etc. demanded a CBI inquiry into the killing, which the government rejected. There are more than 22 criminal cases against Mukhtar Ansari
Mukhtar Ansari
Mukhtar Ansari is an Indian politician from Maunath Bhanjan or Mau in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Most recently he won the Mau seat in the Uttar Pradesh Elections, 2007 as an Independent.He is one among many such criminal-politicians in Uttar Pradesh....
. People fear to report any complain against him. But in the case of Rajendra Rai and Krishnananda Rai named FIRs were registered against Mukhtar and Afzal Ansari. When deputed to investigate the case, Bhajani Ram Meena, police superintendent posted in the district, left the case in middle alleging undue high pressure and he requested to transfer the case to the CBCID. After six months the CBCID too surrendered the case complaining pressure and recommended transfer of the case to the local police. Finding no remedy, the wife of Krishnananda Rai filed a writ in Allahabad High Court demanding a CBI inquiry into the killing of her husband. The Court after hearing the arguments in May 2006 ordered a CBI inquiry. But the Mulayam Singh government went to the Supreme Court against the High Court order. The Supreme Court in July last year wondered over the action of the UP government and rejected the SLP of the state government. Now the CBI inquiry has begun in this case. Four accused of the case, Mukhtar, Afzal, Jiva and Aijaj, are in the Ghazipur jail. They tried to seek bail from the High Court but failed.
Mr. Rai is survived by his two sons and his wife, who stay in Varanasi.