Ramesh Pokhriyal

Dr
Ramesh Pokhriyal "Nishank"
रमेश पोखरियाल "निशंक"
5th Chief Minister of Uttarakhand
In office
27 June 2009 – 11 September 2011
Preceded by B. C. Khanduri
Succeeded by B. C. Khanduri
Member of the India Parliament
for Haridwar
Assumed office
16 May 2014
Preceded by Harish Rawat
Personal details
Born (1959-08-15) 15 August 1959
Pinani, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
Political party Bharatiya Janata Party
Spouse(s) Kusum Kanta Pokhriyal
Residence Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Occupation Politician, Poet, Writer
Website www.drnishank.com

Ramesh Pokhriyal "Nishank" (Hindi: रमेश पोखरियाल "निशंक"; born 15 August 1959)[1] is an Indian politician belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party. He was Chief Minister of Uttarakhand from 2009 to 2011. He is a Member of Parliament in 16th Lok Sabha. He represents the Haridwar Parliamentary Constituency of Uttarakhand in Lok Sabha and is a senior member of the Bharatiya Janta Party.[2]

Early life

He was born to Parmanand Pokhriyal and Vishwambhari Devi at Pinani village in Pauri Garhwal district in Uttar Pradesh (presently in Uttarakhand). Ramesh Pokhariyal 'Nishank' was born in a poor family at village Pinani in District Pauri Garhwal of Great Himalayas. He obtained primary education from village school & High school certificate from Government Inter College, Damdeval. He was inspired with sprit of nationalism since his childhood. 'Nishank' obtained his higher education in Haridwar. He chose career of a teacher and writer. Right from his early age he has been dedicated to noble cause of serving Hindi literature. 'Nishank's first collection of poems 'Samarpan' was published in 1983 and he did not look backward since then. His 35 books have already been published so far.

Political career

He was elected to the Vidhan Sabha of Uttar Pradesh for the first time in 1991, from Karnaprayag constituency. He was elected again in 1993 and 1996 from the same constituency. In 1997, he became the Minister for Uttaranchal Development in the Uttar Pradesh state government. In 2002, he contested the Uttaranchal Vidhan Sabha election from Thalisain constituency but lost. He contested the 2007 elections to the Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha from the same constituency, this time successfully.[1][3] In 2009 he was given the charge of the Minister for Medical Health and Family Welfare and Ayush. From 2014 onwards positions he hold :Member of Committee on Public Accounts, Chairperson, Committee on Government Assurances & Member of Standing Committee on Rural Development. On May 2014 he was Elected to 16th Lok Sabha.[4]

Chief Ministership

On 27 June 2009 he became the fifth Chief Minister of Uttarakhand.[5] Have been successful in curbing corruption and instilling discipline in the Departments in a short span of time.[6][7][8][9] Sorted out intricate and sensitive issues like inclusion of Hardwar and Udham Singh Nagar in the state of Uttaranchal with the aid of Political Skills, Knowledge and sound coordination skills.[10]

Literary Creations of Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’

‘Nishank’ is originally a literary personality. His creations published so far have established him as a leading figure in the world of Hindi literature. Through his literary Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ creations he has been able to inspire millions throughout the country and world. This is the prime reason for his inclusion as a national poet. The literature created by Nishank in Hindi has been translated in various languages including Tamil, Telagu, Malayalam, Marathi, and several other Indian languages.

Apart from this, his literature has also been translated in several foreign languages including German and English. Some of his literary creations are being inducted for study in several colleges in University of Madras, Chennai and Hamburg University Germany. Many M.Phil dissertation and Ph.D thesis hav been submitted on Nishank’s many prominent educationists including Dr. Shyam Dhar Tiwari, Dr. Vinay Dabral, Dr. Nagendra, Dr. Savita Mohan, Dr. Nand Kishor and Dr. Sudhakar Tiwari, Dr. Syed Rahamathullah, Dr. Kusum Dobhal ‘Mishra’, Dr. Navin Chandra Lohani, Dr. Radheyshyam Shukla, Dr. Yogendra Nath Sharma ‘Arun’ and others.

A large number of groups are actively conducting research on his literature at various international and national universities including H.N.B. Garhwal University Srinagar Uttarakhand, Kumaun University, Nainital Uttarakhand, Sagar University Madhya Pradesh, Rohel Khand University, Bareilly, Madras University, Chennai, Kurukshetra University, Haryana, Hamburg University Germany, Lucknow University and Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.

Published Creation

1. Samarpan (Poems) 1983 2. Navankur (Poems) 1984 3. Mujhe Vidhata Banna Hai (Poems) 1985 4. Tum Bhee Mere Saath Chalo (Poems) 1986

5. Roshnee Kee Ek Kiran (Stories) 1986

6. Desh Hum Jalne Na Denge (Poems) 1988

7. Jeevanpath Mein (Poems) 1989

8. Bas Ek Hee Ichchaa (Stories) 1989

9. Matribhoomi Ke Liye (Poems) 1992

10. Kya Naheen Ho Sakta (Stories) 1993

11. Bheer Sakshi Hai (Stories) 1993

12. Meri Vyatha, Meri Katha 1996

{Compilation of letters of martyrs (Shaheed)}

13. Major Nirala (Novel) 1997

14. Pahar se Unccha (Novel) 2000

15. Eak or Kahani (Stories) 2002

16. Koi Mushkil Naheen (Poems) 2003

17. Mere Sankalp (Stories) 2005

18. Pratiksha (Long Poem) 2006

19. Ae Vatan tere liye (Poems) 2006

20. Khare Hue Prashna (Stories) 2007

21. Vipda Jeevit Hai (Stories) 2007

22. Beera (Novel) 2008

23. Nishant (Novel) 2008

24. Sangharsh Jaari Hai (Poems) 2009

25. Dharti ka Swarg : Uttarakhand (I) {Himalaya ka Maha Kumbh : Nanda Devi Raj Jaat} 2009

(Pious Traditional Journey)

26. Chhoot Gaya Paraaw (Novel) 2010

27. Tootate Daayre (Stories) 2010

28. Meel Ke Patthar (Stories) 2010

29. Apna-Paraya (Novel) 2010

30. Dharti ka Swarg : Uttarakhand (II) Sparsh Ganga 2010

(Sacred Rivers of Uttarakhand) (Hindi and English)

31. Safalta Ke Achook Mantra (Personality Development ) 2010

(Hindi and English)

32. Pallavi (Novel) 2010

33. Aao Seekhain Kahaniyon se (Children Stories) 2010

34. Pratigya (Novel) 2011

35. Karm Par Vishwas Karein, Bhagya Par Nahin (Personality Development ) 2012

36. Sansar kayaron ke liye nhi (Life management of Swami Vivekanand) 2013

37. Swami Vivekanand (Pictorial Biography Series 6 part) 2013

Notable Creations Translated in other Languages

1. Khare Hue Prashn (Stories) En Kelvikku Ennabathil (Tamil)

2. Ae Vatan tere Liye (Poems) Tayanade Unakkad (Tamil)

3. Ae Vatan tere Liye (Poems) Janmabhoomi (Telugu)

4. Bheer Sakshi Hai (Stories) The Crowd Bears Witness (English)

5. Bas Ek Hi Ichha (Stories) Nur Ein Wunsch (German)

6. Khare Hue Prashn (Stories) Prashnankit (Marathi)

7. Khare Hue Prashn (Stories) Esperances Et Verites (French)

8. Kya Nahin Ho Sakta (Stories) Sangle Shakya Aahe (Marathi)

9. Bas Ek Hi Ichha (Stories) cl, d gh bPNk (Garhwali)

10. Tum Aur Main (Stories) Du Und Ich (German)

On 10 December 2014, Nishank made another controversial statement saying 'Rupee grew stronger during NDA government and rose from 52 to 63'.[11]

References

  1. 1 2 "Profile: Steady innings for Pokhriyal in state politics". The Times of India. 24 June 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-25.
  2. ↑ Haridwar (Lok Sabha constituency)
  3. ↑ "Pokhriyal won’t be CM candidate". sunday-guardian.com.
  4. ↑ http://india.gov.in/my-government/indian-parliament/ramesh-pokhriyal-nishank
  5. ↑ "Nishank sworn in as Uttarakhand Chief Minister". The Indian Express. 27 June 2009.
  6. ↑ "Uttarakhand CM stuck in land scam". tehelka.com. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
  7. ↑ "CAG raps Uttarakhand govt for financial bungling during Kumbh mela". The Hindu. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
  8. ↑ "BJP removes Nishank as Uttarakhand CM". Zee News. 11 September 2011. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
  9. ↑ "Uttarakhand CM Nishank to step down over corruption". Retrieved 11 April 2014.
  10. ↑ "BC Khanduri takes over as Uttarakhand chief minister". the Times of India. 11 September 2011. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
  11. ↑

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Preceded by
B. C. Khanduri		 Chief Minister of Uttarakhand
2009 – 2011 		Succeeded by
B. C. Khanduri
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