Uttarakhand Kranti Dal
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The Uttarakhand Kranti Dal (हिन्दी- उत्तराखण्ड क्रान्ति दल) (UKD) is a regional political party
in India
. It bills itself as the only regional party of the Uttarakhand
Himalayas
, in contrast to the national parties that dominate the region's politics.
In the present Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly
, elected in 2007, it has three members, who supported the BJP government, when the 2007 state elections resulted in a hung assembly.
. The founding convention was chaired by Dr. D.D. Pant, former vice-chancellor of Kumaun University
. After years of struggle and public agitation, the aim was finally achieved, when the separate Uttaranchal state was formed on November 9, 2000, later renamed Uttarakhand
. However, in the first ever state assembly elections in 2002, the party won only 4 out of 70 seats, and was outmaneuvered by the Indian National Congress
and Bharatiya Janata Party
(BJP), both despite being late comers to the separate state movement, succeeded in capturing its momentum for electoral gain and formed governments in the state
As of yet, the UKD has not been able to achieve its ostensible goal in establishing a viable "third force" in Uttarakhand politics due to splits and divisions within its ranks. However, it maintains friendly relations with left parties in the state such as the Communist Party of India
, Communist Party of India (Marxist)
, and other minor Uttarakhand parties and social movements.
The party has taken on various campaigns in the past geared towards the social and economic uplift of highlanders. The party has however embraced a number of causes of concern to the diversity of peoples living in Uttarakhand, defining the Uttarakhandi identity in broad and inclusive terms. As such, its ideology of civic as opposed to ethnic regionalism can be compared to other centre-left
nationalist parties like the Scottish National Party
or Plaid Cymru
, although its orientation and goals are emphatically non-secessionist.
The current president of the party is Trivendra Singh Panwar, vice president Sri Bhuwan Chandra Joshi other leaders are Mrs.Beena Bahuguna who is known as senior Rajya Andolankari who fought from the forefront in the creation of Uttrakhand state. Mr. Kashi Singh Airy, who was elected for Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha
three times (1985–1989, 1989–1991, 1993–1996) and was elected for first Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha and had remained president of UKD, presently Chairman, HILTRON, late Sri Jaswant singh Bisht was the first elected MLA from Ranikhet constituncy, Mr. Diwakar Bhatt, who is presently cabinet Minister for the state of Uttrakhand. Other personalities include the late Indramani Badoni, late Bipin Chandra Tripathi
, kashi singh Yeri founder members and long time agitators for the separate state movement. The new formation and adding new forces with MLA Omgopal Rawat many new leaders are coming Like Mujib Naithani, the young dinamic, cooperative, optimistic and yet having good relations with all party leaders, because he says we are here for the development of people of uttarakhand and the leaders of other parties are first uttarakhandi.Vijay Panwar urf Kaku Bhai in Tehri, sudharshan Negi from Pauri,Piyush pokhriyal From Kirti Nagar,satish Semwal from Gopeshwar. Technically now leadership change will have to work hard with hardworking youth politicians.
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
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...
. It bills itself as the only regional party of the 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...
Himalayas
Himalayas
The Himalaya Range or Himalaya Mountains Sanskrit: Devanagari: हिमालय, literally "abode of snow"), usually called the Himalayas or Himalaya for short, is a mountain range in Asia, separating the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau...
, in contrast to the national parties that dominate the region's politics.
In the present Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly
Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly
The Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly also known as the Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha, is a unicameral law making body of Uttarakhand, one of the 28 States in India, and is situated at Dehradun, the state capital of Uttarakhand, with 70 Members of the Legislative Assembly .The Chief Minister of...
, elected in 2007, it has three members, who supported the BJP government, when the 2007 state elections resulted in a hung assembly.
History
The UKD was established on 26 July 1979 to fight for a separate state composed of the hill districts of Uttar PradeshUttar 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...
. The founding convention was chaired by Dr. D.D. Pant, former vice-chancellor of Kumaun University
Kumaun University
Kumaun University is headquartered in Nainital, India. The university was established in 1973 under the UP State Act. It has two campuses, in Nainital and Almora, and 27 affiliated colleges spread over the Kumaun region...
. After years of struggle and public agitation, the aim was finally achieved, when the separate Uttaranchal state was formed on November 9, 2000, later renamed 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...
. However, in the first ever state assembly elections in 2002, the party won only 4 out of 70 seats, and was outmaneuvered by the Indian National Congress
Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian...
and 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), both despite being late comers to the separate state movement, succeeded in capturing its momentum for electoral gain and formed governments in the state
As of yet, the UKD has not been able to achieve its ostensible goal in establishing a viable "third force" in Uttarakhand politics due to splits and divisions within its ranks. However, it maintains friendly relations with left parties in the state such as the Communist Party of India
Communist Party of India
The Communist Party of India is a national political party in India. In the Indian communist movement, there are different views on exactly when the Indian communist party was founded. The date maintained as the foundation day by CPI is 26 December 1925...
, Communist Party of India (Marxist)
Communist Party of India (Marxist)
The Communist Party of India is a political party in India. It has a strong presence in the states of Kerala, West Bengal and Tripura. As of 2011, CPI is leading the state government in Tripura. It leads the Left Front coalition of leftist parties in various states and the national parliament of...
, and other minor Uttarakhand parties and social movements.
The party has taken on various campaigns in the past geared towards the social and economic uplift of highlanders. The party has however embraced a number of causes of concern to the diversity of peoples living in Uttarakhand, defining the Uttarakhandi identity in broad and inclusive terms. As such, its ideology of civic as opposed to ethnic regionalism can be compared to other centre-left
Centre-left
Centre-left is a political term that describes individuals, political parties or organisations such as think tanks whose ideology lies between the centre and the left on the left-right spectrum...
nationalist parties like the Scottish National Party
Scottish National Party
The Scottish National Party is a social-democratic political party in Scotland which campaigns for Scottish independence from the United Kingdom....
or Plaid Cymru
Plaid Cymru
' is a political party in Wales. It advocates the establishment of an independent Welsh state within the European Union. was formed in 1925 and won its first seat in 1966...
, although its orientation and goals are emphatically non-secessionist.
Leaders
The party’s face is Diwakar Bhatt, who is Cabinet Minister of Uttarakhand in Coalition Government of UKD and BJP, with portfolios of Urban Development and Food & Civil SuppliesThe current president of the party is Trivendra Singh Panwar, vice president Sri Bhuwan Chandra Joshi other leaders are Mrs.Beena Bahuguna who is known as senior Rajya Andolankari who fought from the forefront in the creation of Uttrakhand state. Mr. Kashi Singh Airy, who was elected for Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha
Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha
The Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha is the lower house of the bicameral legislature of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It has a total of 404 members including one Anglo-Indian member who is nominated by the Governor. Till 1967, it had a strength of 431 members including one nominated Anglo-Indian...
three times (1985–1989, 1989–1991, 1993–1996) and was elected for first Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha and had remained president of UKD, presently Chairman, HILTRON, late Sri Jaswant singh Bisht was the first elected MLA from Ranikhet constituncy, Mr. Diwakar Bhatt, who is presently cabinet Minister for the state of Uttrakhand. Other personalities include the late Indramani Badoni, late Bipin Chandra Tripathi
Bipin Chandra Tripathi
Bipin Chandra Tripathi was a founder member of the Uttarakhand Kranti Dal, a political party recognised in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.Bipin Tripathi was a prominent socialist activist, Environmentalist and a journalist from Uttarakhand...
, kashi singh Yeri founder members and long time agitators for the separate state movement. The new formation and adding new forces with MLA Omgopal Rawat many new leaders are coming Like Mujib Naithani, the young dinamic, cooperative, optimistic and yet having good relations with all party leaders, because he says we are here for the development of people of uttarakhand and the leaders of other parties are first uttarakhandi.Vijay Panwar urf Kaku Bhai in Tehri, sudharshan Negi from Pauri,Piyush pokhriyal From Kirti Nagar,satish Semwal from Gopeshwar. Technically now leadership change will have to work hard with hardworking youth politicians.
Present
At the February 2007 state elections, the party won 3 of the 70 seats, but because neither the Congress nor the BJP received a majority, the UKD took an important role in forming the next government as it chose to support the BJP, which was much closer to having a majority compared to the Congress Party, and the BJP formed the government in March 2007Members of 2007 Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly
| Constituency No | Constituency | Elected Member |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Deoprayag | Diwakar Bhatt |
| 8 | Narendra Nagar Narendra Nagar Narendra Nagar is a city and a municipal board in Tehri Garhwal district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.-Geography:Narendra Nagar is located at . It has an average elevation of 1,326 metres .-Demographics:... |
Om Gopal |
| 45 | Dwarahat Dwarahat Dwarahat is a town and a nagar panchayat in Almora district in the state of Uttarakhand, India.-Geography:Dwarahat is located at . It has an average elevation of 1,510 metres .-Demographics:... |
Puspesh Tripathi |