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| office = 23rd [[List of governors of Andhra Pradesh|Governor of Andhra Pradesh]] | | office = 23rd [[List of governors of Andhra Pradesh|Governor of Andhra Pradesh]] | ||
| 1blankname = Chief Minister | | 1blankname = [[Chief Minister]] | ||
| 1namedata = [[Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy]] | | 1namedata = [[Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy]] | ||
| | | Political Party = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] | ||
| predecessor = [[E. S. L. Narasimhan]] | | predecessor = [[E. S. L. Narasimhan]] | ||
| term_start = 24 July 2019 | | term_start = 24 July 2019 | ||
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| occupation = {{hlist|Politician|lawyer|writer}} | | occupation = {{hlist|Politician|lawyer|writer}} | ||
| profession = | | profession = Chancellor-Sri B. Harichandan at krishna university | ||
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| awards = Kalinga Ratna | | awards = [[Kalinga Ratna Award]], 2021 | ||
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Harichandan joined [[Bharatiya Jana Sangha]] in 1971 and become its National Executive Member and its State General Secretary till the formation of [[Janata Party]] in 1977.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/veteran-bjp-leader-biswa-bhusan-harichandan-appointed-governor-andhra-pradesh-105565|title=Veteran BJP leader Biswa Bhusan Harichandan appointed as Governor of Andhra Pradesh|website=The News Minute|access-date=16 July 2019|date=16 July 2019}}</ref> During the [[The Emergency (India)|era of emergency]] he was detained under the MISA Act. After the formation of [[BJP]] in 1980, he was appointed as the President for the state till 1988 before he joined hands with [[Janata Dal]]. He went back to BJP in 1996. | Harichandan joined [[Bharatiya Jana Sangha]] in 1971 and become its National Executive Member and its State General Secretary till the formation of [[Janata Party]] in 1977.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/veteran-bjp-leader-biswa-bhusan-harichandan-appointed-governor-andhra-pradesh-105565|title=Veteran BJP leader Biswa Bhusan Harichandan appointed as Governor of Andhra Pradesh|website=The News Minute|access-date=16 July 2019|date=16 July 2019}}</ref> During the [[The Emergency (India)|era of emergency]] he was detained under the MISA Act. After the formation of [[BJP]] in 1980, he was appointed as the President for the state till 1988 before he joined hands with [[Janata Dal]]. He went back to BJP in 1996. | ||
Harichandan was elected to the Odisha State Legislative Assembly five times. Beginning from 1977 assembly elections from [[Chilika (Odisha Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Chilika assembly]] as a member of [[BJP]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.elections.in/orissa/assembly-constituencies/1977-election-results.html|title=Orissa Assembly Election Results in 1977|website=www.elections.in|access-date=16 July 2019}}</ref> he came back to power in 1990 with a [[Janata Dal]] ticket.Harichandan was elected for the third time, this time from [[Bhubaneswar Central (Vidhan Sabha Constituency)|Bhubaneswar Central]] seat in the by-poll elections of 1997, and continued to be a member from the same constituency three times in a row. He was also a cabinet minister in the [[Biju Janata Dal|BJD]]-[[BJP]] led coalition government in 2004. | |||
In July 2019, | In July 2019, [[President of India]] reshuffled The Governors Of [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Telangana]]. Harichandan was appointed as the 23rd [[Governor of Andhra Pradesh]]. | ||
== Personal life == | |||
On 17 November 2021, Harichandan was diagnosed with [[COVID-19]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-11-17|title=Andhra Pradesh governor Harichandan diagnosed with Covid-19, rushed to hospital|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/andhra-pradesh-governor-harichandan-diagnosed-with-covid-19-rushed-to-hospital-101637132316915.html|access-date=2021-11-26|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> | |||
== Awards == | |||
Harichandan was awarded the [[Kalinga Ratna Award]] in 2021.<ref>{{Cite news|author=Staff Reporter|date=2021-04-02|title=Kalinga Ratna award presented to Governor|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/kalinga-ratna-award-presented-to-governor/article34226673.ece|access-date=2021-11-26|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | |||
==Books== | ==Books== | ||
Harichandan has authored several books some of which include ''Marubataas'', ''Mahasangramar Mahanayak'', ''Buxi Jagabandhu'', ''Paika Mutiny'' and his autobiography ''Sangarsha Sarinahin''. | Harichandan has authored several books some of which include ''Marubataas'', ''Mahasangramar Mahanayak'', ''Buxi Jagabandhu'', ''Paika Mutiny'' and his autobiography ''Sangarsha Sarinahin''. | ||
==References==<!--- See [[Wikipedia:Footnotes]] on how to create references using tags, these references will then appear here automatically --> | ==References==<!--- See [[Wikipedia:Footnotes]] on how to create references using tags, these references will then appear here automatically --> | ||
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Biswabhusan Harichandan | |
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| 23rd Governor of Andhra Pradesh | |
| Assumed office 24 July 2019 | |
| Chief Minister | Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy |
| Preceded by | E. S. L. Narasimhan |
| Member of Odisha Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1997–2009 | |
| Constituency | Bhubaneswar Central |
| Member of Odisha Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1990–1995 | |
| Constituency | Chilika |
| Member of Odisha Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1977–1980 | |
| Constituency | Chilika |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 August 1934 |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Occupation |
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| Profession | Chancellor-Sri B. Harichandan at krishna university |
| Portfolio | Ministry of Law, Revenue and Fisheries, Government of Odisha (2004–2009) |
| Awards | Kalinga Ratna Award, 2021 |
Biswabhusan Harichandan (born 3 August 1934)[1] is an Indian politician serving as the 23rd and current Governor of Andhra Pradesh.
Life and career
Harichandan joined Bharatiya Jana Sangha in 1971 and become its National Executive Member and its State General Secretary till the formation of Janata Party in 1977.[2] During the era of emergency he was detained under the MISA Act. After the formation of BJP in 1980, he was appointed as the President for the state till 1988 before he joined hands with Janata Dal. He went back to BJP in 1996.
Harichandan was elected to the Odisha State Legislative Assembly five times. Beginning from 1977 assembly elections from Chilika assembly as a member of BJP,[3] he came back to power in 1990 with a Janata Dal ticket.Harichandan was elected for the third time, this time from Bhubaneswar Central seat in the by-poll elections of 1997, and continued to be a member from the same constituency three times in a row. He was also a cabinet minister in the BJD-BJP led coalition government in 2004.
In July 2019, President of India reshuffled The Governors Of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Harichandan was appointed as the 23rd Governor of Andhra Pradesh.
Personal life
On 17 November 2021, Harichandan was diagnosed with COVID-19.[4]
Awards
Harichandan was awarded the Kalinga Ratna Award in 2021.[5]
Books
Harichandan has authored several books some of which include Marubataas, Mahasangramar Mahanayak, Buxi Jagabandhu, Paika Mutiny and his autobiography Sangarsha Sarinahin.
References
- ↑ "BJP veteran Harichandan named Andhra governor". Times of India. 17 July 2019. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ↑ "Veteran BJP leader Biswa Bhusan Harichandan appointed as Governor of Andhra Pradesh". The News Minute. 16 July 2019. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ↑ "Orissa Assembly Election Results in 1977". www.elections.in. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ↑ "Andhra Pradesh governor Harichandan diagnosed with Covid-19, rushed to hospital". Hindustan Times. 17 November 2021. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ↑ Staff Reporter (2 April 2021). "Kalinga Ratna award presented to Governor". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by E. S. L. Narasimhan |
Governor of Andhra Pradesh 24 July 2019 – Present |
Incumbent |