Murli Manohar Joshi
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Murli Manohar Joshi was the Union Human Resources Development minister of India
in the NDA
government. Joshi is a leading member of the Bharatiya Janata Party
. He is best known for his views on Indian socio-politics and for his affiliation with the RSS
.
He was born in Nainital on January 5 1934, hailing from the Kumaon Hills region of Nainital northern India which today form a part of the state of Uttarakhand
. Joshi had his early education in Chandpur, District Bijnore and Almora (currently part of Uttarakhand). He completed his B.Sc. from Meerut College
and M.Sc. from Allahabad University
. Here one of his teachers was Professor Rajendra Singh, who later became RSS Sarsanghchalaks
. He did his doctorate from Allahabad University. The subject of his doctoral thesis was Spectroscopy
. He was the first scientist to submit his thesis in Hindi
.
After completing his PhD, Joshi started teaching Physics at Allahabad University. He came in contact with the RSS in Delhi at a young age and took part in the Cow Protection Movement in 1953-54, in the Kumbh Kisan Andolan of UP in 1955, demanding halving of land revenue assessment. During the Emergency period (1975-1977) in India, Joshi was in jail from June 26, 1975 until the Lok Sabha
elections in 1977. He was elected Member of Parliament from Almora
. When the Janata Party
(which then included his party) came to power forming the first non-Congress government in Indian history, Joshi was elected General Secretary of the Janata Parliamentary Party. After the fall of the government, his party came out of Janata Party in 1980, and formed the Bharatiya Janata Party
or the BJP. Joshi first looked after the Central Office as a General Secretary and later became Party Treasurer. As General Secretary of BJP, he was directly in charge of Bihar, Bengal and North-Eastern States. Later, when BJP formed a government in India under Atal Bihari Vajpayee
, Joshi served as the Human Resource Development Minister in the cabinet.
Joshi is known to have been influenced by the life and work of Veer Savarkar
, Shri Guruji
and Deendayal Upadhyaya
. Joshi was a three-term M.P. from Allahabad
before he was defeated in the Lok Sabha elections of May, 2004. He won election to the 15th Lok Sabha from Varanasi
as a BJP candidate.
He also served as the home minister for 13 days government in 1996. Prof. Joshi Honored with “Proud Past Alumni" in the list of 42 members, from "Allahabad University Alumni Association", NCR, Ghaziabad (Greater Noida) Chapter 2007-2008 registered under society act 1860 with registration no. 407/2000.
Dr.Joshi was appointed as Chairman of the Manifesto Preparation Board of the BJP in 2009.
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 the NDA
National Democratic Alliance (India)
The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal...
government. Joshi is a leading member 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...
. He is best known for his views on Indian socio-politics and for his affiliation with the RSS
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh or National Patriotic Organization), also known the Sangh, is a right-wing Hindu nationalist, paramilitary, volunteer, and allegedly militant organization for Hindu males in India...
.
He was born in Nainital on January 5 1934, hailing from the Kumaon Hills region of Nainital northern India which today form a part of the state of Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand , formerly Uttaranchal, is a state in the northern part of India. It is often referred to as the Land of Gods due to the many holy Hindu temples and cities found throughout the state, some of which are among Hinduism's most spiritual and auspicious places of pilgrimage and worship...
. Joshi had his early education in Chandpur, District Bijnore and Almora (currently part of Uttarakhand). He completed his B.Sc. from Meerut College
Meerut College
Meerut College is a state-funded college in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. The college is affiliated to Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut. The college was established in 1892 and has a campus of...
and M.Sc. from Allahabad University
Allahabad University
Allahabad University , is a premier Central University located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Its origins lie in the Muir Central College, named after Lt...
. Here one of his teachers was Professor Rajendra Singh, who later became RSS Sarsanghchalaks
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh or National Patriotic Organization), also known the Sangh, is a right-wing Hindu nationalist, paramilitary, volunteer, and allegedly militant organization for Hindu males in India...
. He did his doctorate from Allahabad University. The subject of his doctoral thesis was Spectroscopy
Spectroscopy
Spectroscopy is the study of the interaction between matter and radiated energy. Historically, spectroscopy originated through the study of visible light dispersed according to its wavelength, e.g., by a prism. Later the concept was expanded greatly to comprise any interaction with radiative...
. He was the first scientist to submit his thesis in Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
.
After completing his PhD, Joshi started teaching Physics at Allahabad University. He came in contact with the RSS in Delhi at a young age and took part in the Cow Protection Movement in 1953-54, in the Kumbh Kisan Andolan of UP in 1955, demanding halving of land revenue assessment. During the Emergency period (1975-1977) in India, Joshi was in jail from June 26, 1975 until 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...
elections in 1977. He was elected Member of Parliament from Almora
Almora
Almora is a municipal board, a cantonment town in the Almora district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. Almora was founded in 1568.It is a town bustling with activity and a rich cultural heritage and history. It is considered the cultural heart of the Kumaon region of...
. When the Janata Party
Janata Party
The Janata Party was an amalgam of Indian political parties opposed to the state of emergency imposed by the government of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and her Indian National Congress...
(which then included his party) came to power forming the first non-Congress government in Indian history, Joshi was elected General Secretary of the Janata Parliamentary Party. After the fall of the government, his party came out of Janata Party in 1980, and formed 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...
or the BJP. Joshi first looked after the Central Office as a General Secretary and later became Party Treasurer. As General Secretary of BJP, he was directly in charge of Bihar, Bengal and North-Eastern States. Later, when BJP formed a government in India under Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Atal Bihari Vajpayee is an Indian statesman who served as the tenth Prime Minister of India three times – first for a brief term of 13 days in 1996, and then for two terms from 1998 to 2004. After his first brief period as Prime Minister in 1996, Vajpayee headed a coalition government from...
, Joshi served as the Human Resource Development Minister in the cabinet.
Joshi is known to have been influenced by the life and work of Veer Savarkar
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
Vināyak Dāmodar Sāvarkar was an Indian freedom fighter, revolutionary and politician. He was the proponent of liberty as the ultimate ideal. Savarkar was a poet, writer and playwright...
, Shri Guruji
Madhav Sadashiv Golwalkar
Madhav Sadashiv Golwalkar , popularly known as Pujyaniya Guruji , was the second "Sarsanghchalak" of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh a social and cultural organization of India.-Early years:...
and Deendayal Upadhyaya
Deendayal Upadhyaya
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya , along with Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, was an important leader of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, now the Bharatiya Janata Party.-Earlier Life and Education:...
. Joshi was a three-term M.P. from Allahabad
Allahabad (Lok Sabha constituency)
-Members of Parliament:*1952: Jawaharlal Nehru , Sri Prakasa , Indian National Congress*1957: Lal Bahadur Shastri, Indian National Congress*1962: Lal Bahadur Shastri, Indian National Congress*1967: Hari Krishna Shastri, Indian National Congress...
before he was defeated in the Lok Sabha elections of May, 2004. He won election to the 15th Lok Sabha from Varanasi
Varanasi (Lok Sabha constituency)
Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 80 Lok Sabha constituencies in Uttar Pradesh state in northern India-Assembly segments:Presently, Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency comprises five Vidhan Sabha segments...
as a BJP candidate.
He also served as the home minister for 13 days government in 1996. Prof. Joshi Honored with “Proud Past Alumni" in the list of 42 members, from "Allahabad University Alumni Association", NCR, Ghaziabad (Greater Noida) Chapter 2007-2008 registered under society act 1860 with registration no. 407/2000.
Dr.Joshi was appointed as Chairman of the Manifesto Preparation Board of the BJP in 2009.
Positions Held
- 1934 Born
- 1944 Member, Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (R.S.S.)
- 1949 Member, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarathi Parishad (A.B.V.P.)
- 1953-56 General Secretary, A.B.V.P., Uttar Pradesh; All India General Secretary, A.B.V.P.
- 1957 Organising Secretary, Bharatiya Jana Sangh (B.J.S.), Allahabad
- 1959-67 Zonal Organising Secretary, B.J.S., Uttar Pradesh
- 1967-75 Secretary, B.J.S., Uttar Pradesh; Treasurer, B.J.S., Uttar Pradesh; Vice-President, B.J.S., Uttar Pradesh (prior to its merger in Janata Party)
- 1977 Elected to 6th Lok Sabha
- 1977-79 General-Secretary, Janata Party in Parliament
- 1980 Founder General Secretary, B.J.P.
- 1981-83 Treasurer, B.J.P.
- 1986-90 General-Secretary, B.J.P.
- 1991-93 President, B.J.P.
- 1992 Member, Rajya Sabha
- 1992-96 Member, Committee on Science and Technology, Environment and Forests; Member, Committee on Public Undertakings; Member, Select Committee on Patent Law; Member, Select Committee on Trade Marks Bill
- 1996 Re-elected to 11th Lok Sabha (2nd term)
- 16 May–1 June 1996 Union Cabinet Minister, Home Affairs
- 1996-97 Chairman, Public Accounts Committee; Member, Committee on Finance; Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Defence; Member, Expert Committee on Low Productivity Areas, Ministry of Agriculture and Co-operation
- 1998 Re-elected to 12th Lok Sabha (3rd term)
- 1998-99 Union Cabinet Minister, Human Resource Development; and Science and Technology
- 1999 Re-elected to 13th Lok Sabha (4th term)
- Oct.-Nov. 1999 Union Cabinet Minister, Human Resource Development and Science & Technology
- 22 Nov. 1999 - 2004 Union Cabinet Minister, Human Resource Development; Science & Technology and Department of Ocean Development
- 2009 Elected to 15th Lok Sabha from Varanasi, UP
- February 2009 Member, Council of the Indian Institute of ScienceIndian Institute of ScienceIndian Institute of Science is a research institution of higher learning located in Bangalore, India. It was established in 1909.-History:After a chance meeting between Jamsetji N...
, Banglore - March 2009 Chairman, Ministry of Finance
- April 2009 Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Defence
- May 2009 Member, Committee on Ethics
- January 2010 Member, General Purpose Committee
- October 2010 Member, Parliamentary Forum on Global Warming and Climate Change
- November 2010 Chairman, Committee on Public Accounts
- December 2010 Member, Committee on Budget
External links
- http://www.drmurlimanoharjoshi.in/ Official Website of Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi
- http://drmurlimjoshi.blogspot.com/ Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi's blog
- BJP profile of M.M. Joshi