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{{short description|Indian politician}} | {{short description|Indian politician}} | ||
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| 1blankname = [[Chief Minister]] | | 1blankname = [[Chief Minister]] | ||
| 1namedata = [[Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy]] | | 1namedata = [[Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy]] | ||
| predecessor = [[E. S. L. Narasimhan]] | | predecessor = [[E. S. L. Narasimhan]] | ||
| term_start = 24 July 2019 | | term_start = 24 July 2019 | ||
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| citizenship = Indian | | citizenship = Indian | ||
| party = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] | | party = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] | ||
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==Life and career== | ==Life and career== | ||
Harichandan joined [[Bharatiya Jana Sangha]] in 1971 and | Harichandan joined [[Bharatiya Jana Sangha]] in 1971 and became 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 the President of 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. | 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.elections.in/orissa/assembly-constituencies/1990-election-results.html|title=Orissa Assembly Election Results in 1990|website=www.elections.in|access-date=16 July 2019}}</ref> 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, he was appointed the 23rd Governor of [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Pandey |first1=Ashish |title=Biswabhusan Harichandan sworn-in as first full-time Governor of Andhra Pradesh |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/biswabhusan-harichandan-sworn-in-as-first-full-time-governor-of-andhra-pradesh-1572985-2019-07-24 |access-date=26 July 2019 |work=India Today |date=24 July 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="TOI">{{cite news |last1=PTI |title=Biswabhusan Harichandan takes oath as new Andhra Pradesh Governor |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/biswabhusan-harichandan-takes-oath-as-new-andhra-pradesh-governor/articleshow/70360770.cms |access-date=26 July 2019 |work=The Times of India |date=24 July 2019 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
== Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
On 17 November 2021, Harichandan was diagnosed with [[COVID-19]].<ref>{{Cite | On 17 November 2021, Harichandan was diagnosed with [[COVID-19]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Apparasu|first=Srinivasa Rao|date=17 November 2021|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=26 November 2021|work=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> | ||
== Awards == | == Awards == | ||
Harichandan was awarded the [[Kalinga Ratna Award]] in 2021.<ref>{{Cite news|author=Staff Reporter|date=2021 | Harichandan was awarded the [[Kalinga Ratna Award]] in 2021.<ref>{{Cite news|author=Staff Reporter|date=2 April 2021|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=26 November 2021|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''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Biswabhusan Harichandan Takes Oath As Andhra Pradesh Governor |url=https://www.ndtv.com/andhra-pradesh-news/biswabhusan-harichandan-takes-oath-as-andhra-pradesh-governor-2074497 |last=PTI|access-date=12 August 2019 |work=NDTV.com|date=24 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2019/jul/16/senior-bjp-leader-biswa-bhusan-harichandan-appointed-andhra-pradesh-governor-2004763.html|title=Senior BJP leader Biswa Bhusan Harichandan appointed Andhra Pradesh Governor|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=16 July 2019|date=16 July 2019}}</ref> | ||
==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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[[Category:Janata Dal politicians]] | [[Category:Janata Dal politicians]] | ||
[[Category:Bharatiya Janata Party politicians from Odisha]] | [[Category:Bharatiya Janata Party politicians from Odisha]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Odisha MLAs 1977–1980]] | ||
[[Category:Members of the Odisha Legislative Assembly]] | [[Category:Members of the Odisha Legislative Assembly]] | ||
[[Category:People from Bhubaneswar]] | [[Category:People from Bhubaneswar]] | ||
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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[edit | edit source]
Harichandan joined Bharatiya Jana Sangha in 1971 and became 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 the President of 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.[4] 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, he was appointed the 23rd Governor of Andhra Pradesh.[5][6]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
On 17 November 2021, Harichandan was diagnosed with COVID-19.[7]
Awards[edit | edit source]
Harichandan was awarded the Kalinga Ratna Award in 2021.[8]
Books[edit | edit source]
Harichandan has authored several books some of which include Marubataas, Mahasangramar Mahanayak, Buxi Jagabandhu, Paika Mutiny and his autobiography Sangarsha Sarinahin.[9][10]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Orissa Assembly Election Results in 1990". www.elections.in. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ↑ Pandey, Ashish (24 July 2019). "Biswabhusan Harichandan sworn-in as first full-time Governor of Andhra Pradesh". India Today. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
- ↑ PTI (24 July 2019). "Biswabhusan Harichandan takes oath as new Andhra Pradesh Governor". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
- ↑ Apparasu, Srinivasa Rao (17 November 2021). "Andhra Pradesh governor Harichandan diagnosed with Covid-19, rushed to hospital". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ↑ Staff Reporter (2 April 2021). "Kalinga Ratna award presented to Governor". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ↑ PTI (24 July 2019). "Biswabhusan Harichandan Takes Oath As Andhra Pradesh Governor". NDTV.com. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
- ↑ "Senior BJP leader Biswa Bhusan Harichandan appointed Andhra Pradesh Governor". The New Indian Express. 16 July 2019. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
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| Preceded by E. S. L. Narasimhan |
Governor of Andhra Pradesh 24 July 2019 – Present |
Incumbent |