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'''Shrikant Jichkar''' (14 September 1954 – 2 June 2004) was known as the most qualified person in India. He obtained 20 degrees after appearing for 42 | '''Shrikant Jichkar''' ([[Marathi language|Marathi]] ''': श्रीकांत जिचकार''') (14 September 1954 – 2 June 2004) was known as the most qualified person in [[India]]. He obtained 20 degrees after appearing for 42 [[University]] examinations.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://nationnext.in/with-20-degrees-nagpurs-dr-shrikant-jichkar-was-most-qualified-person-in-india/|title=With 20 degrees, Nagpur's Dr Shrikant Jichkar was most qualified person in India|website=Nation Next|language=en|access-date=2020-06-19}}</ref> He was also a [[bureaucrat]], [[politician]], known to be elected as the youngest [[Member of the Legislative Assembly|MLA]] in the country ([[Indi]])) at age 26.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.thestorypedia.com/article/5-facts-know-dr-shrikant-jichkar-qualified-man-india/|title=5 Facts You Should Know About Dr.Shrikant Jichkar, The Most Qualified Man In India|website=The Story Pedia|language=en|access-date=2020-06-18}}</ref> | ||
==Life== | ==Life== | ||
He was born in | He was born in [[Maratha (caste)|Maratha]] family. | ||
He began as a medical doctor (MBBS and MD from Nagpur), he did his law (LL.B.) with post-graduation in international law (LL.M.) and his Master of Business Administration (MBA) and in Bachelor of Journalism (B.Journ). He got his D.Litt. (Doctor of Literature) in Sanskrit, the highest of any degree in a university. Most of his degrees are with First Merit, and he has obtained several gold | He began as a medical doctor ([[MBBS]] and [[Doctor of Medicine|MD]] from [[Nagpur]]), he did his law ([[Bachelor of Laws|LL.B]].) with post-graduation in international law ([[Master of Laws|LL.M]].) and his Master of Business Administration ([[Doctor of Business Administration|DBM]] & [[Master of Business Administration|MBA]]) and in Bachelor of Journalism ([[Bachelor of Journalism|B.Journ]]). He got his D.Litt. ([[Doctor of Literature]]) in [[Sanskrit]], the highest of any degree in a university. Most of his degrees are with First Merit, and he has obtained several [[gold medal]]s for his degrees. Between 1973 and 1990 he wrote 42 university examinations, every summer and every winter.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/education/story/shrikant-jichkar/1/893106.html|title=This is the most educated person in India with 20 degrees : Listicles: Microfacts|website=indiatoday.intoday.in|accessdate=18 July 2017}}</ref> He did [[Master of Arts|Masters of Arts]] in ten subjects : [[Public administration]], [[Sociology]], [[Economics]], [[Sanskrit]], [[History]], [[English literature]], [[Philosophy]], [[Political science|Political Science]]; Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology; [[Psychology]] | ||
In 1978 he appeared in the Indian | In 1978 he appeared in the [[Indian Civil Service]] examination conducted by [[Union Public Service Commission]] got selected as a [[civil servant|central civil servant]] under [[Indian Police Service]] (IPS) cadre, resigned, again appeared in the Indian civil service exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission successfully joined as a [[civil servant|central civil servant]] under [[Indian Administrative Services]] (IAS) cadre in 1980, but resigned after four months to contest his first general election.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-10-09|title=This Is The Story Of Shrikant Jichkar, The Man Who Had 20 Degrees From 42 Universities!|url=https://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/this-is-the-story-of-shrikant-jichkar-the-man-who-had-20-degrees-from-42-universities-263216.html|access-date=2020-08-27|website=IndiaTimes|language=en-IN}}</ref> In 1980 he was elected to [[Maharashtra Legislative Assembly]], becoming the youngest [[Member of the Legislative Assembly|MLA]] in the country ([[India]]) at 26 and subsequently became a very powerful government Minister holding 14 portfolios at a time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/politics/national/at-glance-late-dr-shrikant-jichkar-india-most-qualified-person--18010.html|title=At a Glance: Late Dr Shrikant Jichkar, India's one of the most learned politicians|publisher=|accessdate=18 July 2017}}</ref> | ||
He | He was a member of the [[Maharashtra Legislative Assembly]] (1980–85), [[Maharashtra Legislative Council]] (1986–92) and served as Minister of State, Government of [[Maharashtra]]. He was a member of [[Rajya Sabha]], India (1992–98).<ref name=":1" /> He founded Sàndipani school at [[Nagpur]] in 1992. He unsuccessfully contested [[1998 Lok Sabha elections|1998 loksabha election]] from [[Bhandara-Gondiya (Lok Sabha constituency)]] and [[2004 Lok Sabha election|2004 loksabha election]] from [[Ramtek (Lok Sabha constituency)]] by small margin of votes. | ||
The former Rajya Sabha [[Member of parliament|MP]] died as his car collided with a bus/truck on 2 June 2004 near [[Kondhali]] which is approximately 60 kilometers from Nagpur. He was accompanied by his relative, Shriram Dhawad. Both of them sustained multiple injuries.<ref name=":0" /> His mother tongue was [[Marathi language|Marathi]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Born | Piku 14 September 1954 Katol, Maharashtra, India |
Died | 2 June 2004 Nagpur | (aged 49)
Nationality | Indian |
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Spouse(s) | Rajeshri Jichkar |
Children | 2 |
Shrikant Jichkar (Marathi : श्रीकांत जिचकार) (14 September 1954 – 2 June 2004) was known as the most qualified person in India. He obtained 20 degrees after appearing for 42 University examinations.[1] He was also a bureaucrat, politician, known to be elected as the youngest MLA in the country (Indi)) at age 26.[2]
Life[edit]
He was born in Maratha family. He began as a medical doctor (MBBS and MD from Nagpur), he did his law (LL.B.) with post-graduation in international law (LL.M.) and his Master of Business Administration (DBM & MBA) and in Bachelor of Journalism (B.Journ). He got his D.Litt. (Doctor of Literature) in Sanskrit, the highest of any degree in a university. Most of his degrees are with First Merit, and he has obtained several gold medals for his degrees. Between 1973 and 1990 he wrote 42 university examinations, every summer and every winter.[3] He did Masters of Arts in ten subjects : Public administration, Sociology, Economics, Sanskrit, History, English literature, Philosophy, Political Science; Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology; Psychology
In 1978 he appeared in the Indian Civil Service examination conducted by Union Public Service Commission got selected as a central civil servant under Indian Police Service (IPS) cadre, resigned, again appeared in the Indian civil service exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission successfully joined as a central civil servant under Indian Administrative Services (IAS) cadre in 1980, but resigned after four months to contest his first general election.[4] In 1980 he was elected to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, becoming the youngest MLA in the country (India) at 26 and subsequently became a very powerful government Minister holding 14 portfolios at a time.[5]
He was a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (1980–85), Maharashtra Legislative Council (1986–92) and served as Minister of State, Government of Maharashtra. He was a member of Rajya Sabha, India (1992–98).[2] He founded Sàndipani school at Nagpur in 1992. He unsuccessfully contested 1998 loksabha election from Bhandara-Gondiya (Lok Sabha constituency) and 2004 loksabha election from Ramtek (Lok Sabha constituency) by small margin of votes.
The former Rajya Sabha MP died as his car collided with a bus/truck on 2 June 2004 near Kondhali which is approximately 60 kilometers from Nagpur. He was accompanied by his relative, Shriram Dhawad. Both of them sustained multiple injuries.[1] His mother tongue was Marathi.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "With 20 degrees, Nagpur's Dr Shrikant Jichkar was most qualified person in India". Nation Next. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "5 Facts You Should Know About Dr.Shrikant Jichkar, The Most Qualified Man In India". The Story Pedia. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
- ↑ "This is the most educated person in India with 20 degrees : Listicles: Microfacts". indiatoday.intoday.in. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
- ↑ "This Is The Story Of Shrikant Jichkar, The Man Who Had 20 Degrees From 42 Universities!". IndiaTimes. 9 October 2016. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- ↑ "At a Glance: Late Dr Shrikant Jichkar, India's one of the most learned politicians". Retrieved 18 July 2017.
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