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'''Umesh Dwivedi''' is an Indian politician from the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP) who serves as a Member of the [[Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council]]. He has been active in organisational responsibilities within the BJP Uttar Pradesh unit and is known for his role in membership drives, teacher constituency politics, and state-level political strategy.<ref name="join2019">{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2019/state-editions/mlc-umesh-dwivedi--along-with-teachers-----leaders-join-bjp.html|title=MLC Umesh Dwivedi along with teachers' leaders join BJP|first=The|last=Pioneer|website=The Pioneer|accessdate=16 November 2025}}</ref><br />
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== Early life and education ==<br />
Dwivedi was born in Uttar Pradesh. Several reports note his long-term association with teacher organisations and BJP’s grassroots activities.<ref name="join2019" /><br />
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== Political career ==<br />
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=== Rise within the Bharatiya Janata Party ===<br />
Dwivedi entered mainstream BJP organisational work after being active in teacher and educational groups. His shift towards full-time political activity was marked by his formal association with the BJP in 2019.<ref name="join2019" /><br />
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=== Member of Legislative Council ===<br />
Dwivedi was elected twice as a Member of the [[Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council]] from the Lucknow Teachers’ Constituency. His second victory in 2020 was widely covered in the media, where he secured a significant margin.<ref name="win2020">{{Cite web|url=https://inshorts.com/en/news/bjps-umesh-dwivedi-wins-on-lucknow-teachers-seat-with-7065-votes-1607072262813|title=BJP's Umesh Dwivedi wins on Lucknow Teachers seat with 7,065 votes|website=Inshorts - Stay Informed|accessdate=16 November 2025}}</ref> Hindi news sources also reported his ability to overcome expected political equations in the constituency.<ref name="jagran2020">{{Cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/pratapgarh-umesh-becomes-mlc-for-the-second-time-by-collapsing-all-equations-21135136.html|title=सभी समीकरणों को ध्वस्त कर दूसरी बार एमएलसी बने उमेश - Umesh becomes MLC for the second time by collapsing all equations|website=Jagran|accessdate=16 November 2025}}</ref><br />
=== Controversies ===<br />
In 2021, Dwivedi was mentioned in reports after expressing support for the family of Vikas Dubey, a gangster killed in an encounter. Media coverage focused on his statements regarding the family’s treatment.<ref name="dh2021">{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/uttar-pradesh-bjp-lawmaker-lends-support-to-kin-of-gangster-vikas-dubey-962636.html|title=Uttar Pradesh BJP lawmaker lends support to kin of gangster Vikas Dubey|website=Deccan Herald|accessdate=16 November 2025}}</ref><br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [[Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council]]<br />
* [[Politics of Uttar Pradesh]]<br />
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