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{{Short description|Indian politician (1958–2020)}} | |||
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{{Infobox officeholder | |||
| name = Kamal Rani Varun | |||
| image = | |||
| caption = | |||
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1958|05|3|df=y}} | |||
| birth_place = [[Lucknow]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], India | |||
| residence = [[Kanpur]] | |||
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2020|8|2|1958|5|3|df=y}} | |||
| death_place = Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India | |||
| office = Minister of Technical Education<br>[[Government of Uttar Pradesh]] | |||
| 1blankname = [[Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh|Chief Minister]] | |||
| 1namedata = [[Yogi Adityanath]] | |||
| term_start = 21 August 2019 | |||
| term_end = 2 August 2020 | |||
| predecessor = [[Ashutosh Tandon]] | |||
| successor = [[Jitin Prasada]] | |||
| constituency1 = [[Ghatampur (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Ghatampur]] | |||
| constituency2 = [[Ghatampur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Ghatampur]] | |||
| office1 = Member of [[Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly]] | |||
| term_start1 = 2017 | |||
| office2 = [[Member of Parliament (India)|Member of Parliament]], [[Lok Sabha]] | |||
| term_start2 = 1996 | |||
| term_end2 = 1999 | |||
| predecessor2 = [[Keshari Lal|Keshari Lal Kureel]] | |||
| successor2 = [[Pyare Lal Sankhwar]] | |||
| predecessor1 = Indrajeet Kori | |||
| successor1 = Upendra Nath Paswan | |||
| party = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] | |||
| spouse = Kishan Lal Varun | |||
| children = One daughter | |||
| website = | |||
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| date = | |||
| year = | |||
| source = http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/ls/lok12/biodata/12up63.htm | |||
| termend1 = 2020 | |||
}} | |||
'''Kamal Rani Varun''' (3 May 1958{{spnd}}2 August 2020) was an Indian politician and Cabinet Minister in the [[Government of Uttar Pradesh]]. She was member of [[Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly]]. She was also a member of [[11th Lok Sabha|Eleventh]] and [[12th Lok Sabha|Twelfth]] [[Lok Sabha]].<ref name=loksabha>{{cite web|title=Tracking the political journey of UP minister Kamal Rani Varun, who died of Covid-19|date=2 August 2020 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/tracking-the-political-journey-of-up-minister-kamal-rani-varun-who-died-of-covid-19/story-m2rfd5RInB7ZyB94DqKcbI.html|publisher=Hindustan Times|accessdate=3 August 2020}}</ref> | |||
==Early life and education== | |||
Rani was born on 3 May 1958 in [[Lucknow]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] and married Kishan Lal Varun, a volunteer of the [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh]], on 25 May 1975. She gave birth to a daughter and completed her [[Master of Arts|M.A.]] in [[sociology]] at [[Kanpur University]].<ref name=career/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/uttar-pradesh-minister-kamal-rani-varun-dies-due-to-covid-19-cm-yogi-adityanath-condoles-her-demise|title=Uttar Pradesh minister Kamal Rani Varun dies due to COVID-19, CM Yogi Adityanath condoles her demise|publisher=Free Press Journal|accessdate=3 August 2020}}</ref> | |||
==Career== | |||
In 1989, Kamal Rani was selected by the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] to contest from the Dwarkapuri ward of [[Kanpur]] in the municipal elections and was elected as a [[councillor]] for [[Kanpur Municipal Corporation]]. She was victorious again in 1995 and in [[1996 Indian general election|1996]], BJP selected her to contest from the [[Ghatampur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Ghatampur parliamentary constituency]]. She was victorious and was re-elected in the [[1998 Indian general election]]. However, she lost to [[Pyare Lal Sankhwar]] in [[1999 Indian general election|1999]] by 585 votes. During her tenure as a [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|Member of Parliament]], she served on advisory committees regarding labour, welfare, industry, women empowerment, official language and tourism departments.<ref name=career>{{cite web|title=UP Cabinet Minister Kamal Rani Varun, Admitted to Hospital With Covid-19, Passes Away|date=2 August 2020 |url=https://www.news18.com/news/politics/up-cabinet-minister-kamal-rani-varun-admitted-to-hospital-with-covid-19-passes-away-2751103.html|publisher=News 18|accessdate=3 August 2020}}</ref> | |||
Kamal Rani unsuccessfully contested the [[2012 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election]] from the [[Rasulabad (Assembly constituency)|Rasulabad constituency]],<ref name=career/> but was elected from the [[Ghatampur (Assembly constituency)|Ghatampur assembly constituency]] in the [[2017 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|2017 elections]] with 48.52% votes. [[Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh|Chief Minister]] [[Yogi Adityanath]] inducted her into the state's [[Uttar Pradesh Council of Ministers|council of ministers]] on 21 August 2019. She became the only woman minister in the state since [[Rita Bahuguna Joshi]] had resigned after winning in the [[2019 Indian general election]].<ref name=loksabha/> | |||
==Death== | |||
Minister Kamal Rani had tested positive for [[COVID-19]] on 18 July 2020, during the [[COVID-19 pandemic in India]] and was admitted to a hospital.<ref>{{cite web |title=Yogi Adityanath's Ayodhya visit cancelled after minister Kamal Rani Varun's death |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/yogi-adityanath-s-ayodhya-visit-cancelled-after-minister-kamal-rani-varun-s-death/story-cpPZ64RRfVfworOYi2PAhL.html|website=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=2 August 2020 |accessdate=2 August 2020 |language=en}}</ref> She also suffered from [[diabetes]], [[hypertension]], [[hypothyroidism]] and [[double pneumonia]].<ref name=ndtvkamalrani>{{cite web |title=UP Minister Kamal Rani Varun Dies From COVID-19 Two Weeks After Being Hospitalised |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/up-minister-kamal-rani-varun-dies-was-admitted-to-lucknow-hospital-last-month-due-to-covid-19-2272815 |website=[[NDTV]] |accessdate=3 August 2020 |language=en}}</ref> She died at 9:30 a.m. on 2 August at the [[Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences]] in [[Lucknow]], due to complications brought on by the disease. She was aged 62 at the time of her death and was survived by her daughter.<ref>{{cite news |title=COVID-19: Uttar Pradesh Minister Kamla Rani Varun dies at 62 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/covid-19-uttar-pradesh-minister-kamla-rani-varun-dies-at-62/article32252225.ece |website=[[The Hindu]] |date=2 August 2020 |accessdate=2 August 2020 |language=en|last1=Rashid |first1=Omar }}</ref> | |||
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences for her demise and cancelled his scheduled visit to [[Ayodhya]] to check preparations for the bhumi pujan of [[Ram Mandir, Ayodhya|Ram Mandir]]. The [[Flag of India|national flag]] was ordered to be flown at [[half-mast]] in her honour by the state [[government of Uttar Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Uttar Pradesh minister Kamal Rani Varun dies of coronavirus |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/uttar-pradesh-minister-kamal-rani-varun-dies-of-coronavirus-6535264/ |website=[[Indian Express]] |date=2 August 2020 |accessdate=3 August 2020 |language=en}}</ref> [[President of India|President]] [[Ram Nath Kovind]] and [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]] [[Narendra Modi]] also expressed condolences.<ref name=ndtvkamalrani/> A day of mourning for her was declared by the state government on 2 August and her funeral was performed at the Bhairo Ghat in Kanpur, with a [[guard of honour]] present.<ref>{{cite web |title=Yogi's visit to Ayodhya called off as minister dies of Covid-19 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/yogi-s-visit-to-ayodhya-called-off-as-minister-dies-of-covid-19/story-t7Zk9uMa7vbDWro9OiLA8L.html |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=2 August 2020 |accessdate=7 August 2020 |language=en}}</ref> | |||
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Latest revision as of 14:18, 8 March 2025
Kamal Rani Varun | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Technical Education Government of Uttar Pradesh | |
| In office 21 August 2019 – 2 August 2020 | |
| Chief Minister | Yogi Adityanath |
| Preceded by | Ashutosh Tandon |
| Succeeded by | Jitin Prasada |
| Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2017–2020 | |
| Preceded by | Indrajeet Kori |
| Succeeded by | Upendra Nath Paswan |
| Constituency | Ghatampur |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1996–1999 | |
| Preceded by | Keshari Lal Kureel |
| Succeeded by | Pyare Lal Sankhwar |
| Constituency | Ghatampur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 May 1958 Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Died | 2 August 2020 (aged 62) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse(s) | Kishan Lal Varun |
| Children | One daughter |
| Residence | Kanpur |
Kamal Rani Varun (3 May 1958 – 2 August 2020) was an Indian politician and Cabinet Minister in the Government of Uttar Pradesh. She was member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly. She was also a member of Eleventh and Twelfth Lok Sabha.[1]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Rani was born on 3 May 1958 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and married Kishan Lal Varun, a volunteer of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, on 25 May 1975. She gave birth to a daughter and completed her M.A. in sociology at Kanpur University.[2][3]
Career[edit | edit source]
In 1989, Kamal Rani was selected by the Bharatiya Janata Party to contest from the Dwarkapuri ward of Kanpur in the municipal elections and was elected as a councillor for Kanpur Municipal Corporation. She was victorious again in 1995 and in 1996, BJP selected her to contest from the Ghatampur parliamentary constituency. She was victorious and was re-elected in the 1998 Indian general election. However, she lost to Pyare Lal Sankhwar in 1999 by 585 votes. During her tenure as a Member of Parliament, she served on advisory committees regarding labour, welfare, industry, women empowerment, official language and tourism departments.[2]
Kamal Rani unsuccessfully contested the 2012 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election from the Rasulabad constituency,[2] but was elected from the Ghatampur assembly constituency in the 2017 elections with 48.52% votes. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inducted her into the state's council of ministers on 21 August 2019. She became the only woman minister in the state since Rita Bahuguna Joshi had resigned after winning in the 2019 Indian general election.[1]
Death[edit | edit source]
Minister Kamal Rani had tested positive for COVID-19 on 18 July 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic in India and was admitted to a hospital.[4] She also suffered from diabetes, hypertension, hypothyroidism and double pneumonia.[5] She died at 9:30 a.m. on 2 August at the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences in Lucknow, due to complications brought on by the disease. She was aged 62 at the time of her death and was survived by her daughter.[6]
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences for her demise and cancelled his scheduled visit to Ayodhya to check preparations for the bhumi pujan of Ram Mandir. The national flag was ordered to be flown at half-mast in her honour by the state government of Uttar Pradesh.[7] President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed condolences.[5] A day of mourning for her was declared by the state government on 2 August and her funeral was performed at the Bhairo Ghat in Kanpur, with a guard of honour present.[8]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Tracking the political journey of UP minister Kamal Rani Varun, who died of Covid-19". Hindustan Times. 2 August 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "UP Cabinet Minister Kamal Rani Varun, Admitted to Hospital With Covid-19, Passes Away". News 18. 2 August 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ↑ "Uttar Pradesh minister Kamal Rani Varun dies due to COVID-19, CM Yogi Adityanath condoles her demise". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ↑ "Yogi Adityanath's Ayodhya visit cancelled after minister Kamal Rani Varun's death". Hindustan Times. 2 August 2020. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "UP Minister Kamal Rani Varun Dies From COVID-19 Two Weeks After Being Hospitalised". NDTV. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ↑ Rashid, Omar (2 August 2020). "COVID-19: Uttar Pradesh Minister Kamla Rani Varun dies at 62". The Hindu. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
- ↑ "Uttar Pradesh minister Kamal Rani Varun dies of coronavirus". Indian Express. 2 August 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ↑ "Yogi's visit to Ayodhya called off as minister dies of Covid-19". Hindustan Times. 2 August 2020. Retrieved 7 August 2020.