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| name = Brajesh Mishra | | honorific_prefix = [[His Excellency]] | ||
| image = Brajesh Mishra.jpg | | name = Brajesh Mishra, [[Indian Foreign Service|IFS]]<br>(Retd.) | ||
| caption = Mishra in | | image = File:The President, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil presenting the Padma Vibhushan award to Shri Brajesh Chandra Mishra, at an Investiture Ceremony, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on March 24, 2011 (cropped).jpg | ||
| caption = Mishra in 2011. | |||
| office1 = 9th [[Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India]] | | office1 = 9th [[Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India]] | ||
| primeminister1 = [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]] | | primeminister1 = [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]] | ||
| term_start1 = 19 March 1998 | | term_start1 = 19 March 1998 | ||
| term_end1 = 22 May 2004 | | term_end1 = 22 May 2004 | ||
| office = [[National Security Advisor (India)| | | office = 1st [[National Security Advisor (India)|National Security Advisor of India]] | ||
| primeminister = [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]] | | primeminister = [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]] | ||
| term_start = 19 November 1998 | | term_start = 19 November 1998 | ||
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| predecessor1 = [[Narinder Nath Vohra|N. N. Vohra]] | | predecessor1 = [[Narinder Nath Vohra|N. N. Vohra]] | ||
| successor1 = [[T. K. A. Nair]] | | successor1 = [[T. K. A. Nair]] | ||
| office2 = [[Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations | | office2 = [[Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations]] | ||
| term2 = June 1979 – April 1981 | | term2 = June 1979 – April 1981 | ||
| predecessor2 = Rikhi Jaipal | |||
| successor2 = [[ Natarajan Krishnan ]] | |||
| birth_place = | | birth_place = | ||
| birth_name = Brajesh Chandra Mishra | | birth_name = Brajesh Chandra Mishra | ||
| birth_date = 29 September 1928 | | birth_date = 29 September 1928 | ||
| death_date = 28 September 2012 (aged 84) | | death_date = 28 September 2012 (aged 84) | ||
| death_place = New Delhi | | death_place = [[New Delhi]], India | ||
| death_cause = Heart failure | | death_cause = Heart failure | ||
| known_for = India's first [[National Security Advisor (India)|National Security Advisor]] and [[Prime Minister of India|prime minister]], [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]]'s [[Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India|principal secretary]] | | known_for = India's first [[National Security Advisor (India)|National Security Advisor]] and [[Prime Minister of India|prime minister]], [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]]'s [[Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India|principal secretary]] | ||
| occupation = *[[Civil Servant]] ([[Indian Foreign Service|IFS]]) | | occupation = *[[Civil Servant]] ([[Indian Foreign Service|IFS]]) | ||
*[[Politician]] | *[[Politician]] | ||
| parents = [[Dwarka Prasad Mishra]] | | parents = [[Dwarka Prasad Mishra]] (father) | ||
| relatives = [[Sudhir Mishra]] (nephew) | |||
| party = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (1991–98) | | party = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (1991–98) | ||
| awards = [[Padma Vibhushan]] | | awards = [[Padma Vibhushan]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Brajesh Chandra Mishra''' (29 September 1928 – 28 September 2012) was an Indian diplomat from the [[Indian Foreign Service]] | '''Brajesh Chandra Mishra''' (29 September 1928 – 28 September 2012) was an Indian politician and [[diplomat]] from the [[Indian Foreign Service]] who is best known for serving as the first [[National Security Advisor of India]] from 1998 to 2004. He also served as the [[Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India|principal secretary]] of then Prime Minister [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]].<ref>{{cite web |date=4 September 2000 |title=The Name Is Mishra, Brajesh Mishra |url=http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?209986 |access-date=14 August 2010 |publisher=www.outlookindia.com |archive-date=14 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121014232942/http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?209986 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2006/feb/07capbuz.htm |title=Brajesh Mishra is still listening in |work=Rediff.com |access-date=14 August 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_scrap-national-security-adviser-s-post-brajesh-mishra_1336787 |title=Scrap national security adviser's post: Brajesh Mishra – India – DNA |publisher=Dnaindia.com |date=20 January 2010 |access-date=14 August 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/devils-advocate-brajesh-mishra-on-atal-vs-advani/100134-37.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090830174128/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/devils-advocate-brajesh-mishra-on-atal-vs-advani/100134-37.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 August 2009 |title=Devil's Advocate: Brajesh Mishra on Atal vs Advani – Politics News – IBNLive |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |date=3 February 2010 |access-date=14 August 2010}}</ref> He received the [[Padma Vibhushan]] for his contributions.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Padma Vibhushan for Brajesh Mishra; Padma Bhushan for Surendra Singh|url=https://www.orfonline.org/research/padma-vibhushan-for-brajesh-mishra-padma-bhushan-for-surendra-singh/|access-date=2021-06-29|website=ORF|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=January 25, 2011|first=Indrani|last=Bagchi|title=Former national security adviser Brajesh Mishra awarded the Padma Vibhushan. Former foreign secretary and PM's special envoy on the nuclear deal, Shyam Saran awarded Padma Bhushan. - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/former-national-security-adviser-brajesh-mishra-awarded-the-padma-vibhushan-former-foreign-secretary-and-pms-special-envoy-on-the-nuclear-deal-shyam-saran-awarded-padma-bhushan-/articleshow/7361594.cms|access-date=2021-06-29|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> | ||
== Early life and family == | == Early life and family == | ||
He was born on 29 September 1928 to [[Dwarka Prasad Mishra]], who was a former [[Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh]].<ref name="Stamps issued by India for Dwarka Prasad Mishra">{{cite web|url=http://geocities.com/dakshina_kan_pa/art24/aug.htm |title= | He was born in [[Hindu]] [[Brahmin]] family<ref>{{Cite web|date=September 28, 2012|first=Manoj|last=Joshi|title=Brajesh Mishra, former National Security Advisor, passes away|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/former-national-security-advisor-brajesh-mishra-dead-117341-2012-09-28|access-date=2022-01-16|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> on 29 September 1928 to [[Dwarka Prasad Mishra]], who was a former [[Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh]].<ref name="Stamps issued by India for Dwarka Prasad Mishra">{{cite web|url=http://geocities.com/dakshina_kan_pa/art24/aug.htm |title=DKPA : Stamp Calendar - Stamps Issued by India in August 2001 |date=27 October 2009 |access-date=30 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091027173636/http://geocities.com/dakshina_kan_pa/art24/aug.htm |archive-date=27 October 2009 }}</ref> His father was considered a staunch politician from the [[Indian National Congress|Congress Party]] and very close to [[Indira Gandhi]] though they fell out later.<ref>{{cite news|title=Former Foreign Minister Natwar Singh pays tribute to Brajesh Mishra|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/former-foreign-minister-natwar-singh-pays-tribute-to-brajesh-mishra-117401-2012-09-30|access-date=1 October 2012|newspaper=India Today|date=30 September 2012}}</ref> | ||
== Diplomatic career == | == Diplomatic career == | ||
Brajesh Mishra joined the [[Indian Foreign Service]] in 1951. He served as ''[[chargé d'affaires]]'' in [[Beijing]] after the 1962 [[Sino-Indian War]] and was India's ambassador to [[Indonesia]]. He was also ambassador and India's Permanent Representative in Geneva. Mishra's last posting was as [[Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations|India's permanent representative]] to the United Nations from June 1979 to April 1981.<ref>{{cite web| title = Permanent Representatives of India to the United Nations| url = http://www.un.int/india/2013/pmi_prs.pdf| publisher = un.intl/india| access-date = 21 August 2013}}{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> | Brajesh Mishra joined the [[Indian Foreign Service]] (IFS) in 1951. He served as ''[[chargé d'affaires]]'' in [[Beijing]] after the 1962 [[Sino-Indian War]] and was India's ambassador to [[Indonesia]]. He was also ambassador and India's Permanent Representative in Geneva. Mishra's last posting was as [[Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations|India's permanent representative]] to the United Nations from June 1979 to April 1981.<ref>{{cite web| title = Permanent Representatives of India to the United Nations| url = http://www.un.int/india/2013/pmi_prs.pdf| publisher = un.intl/india| access-date = 21 August 2013}}{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> | ||
As permanent representative, he voiced India's position on the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan at the [[sixth emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly]], but his disagreement with that position was part of the reason why he resigned from IFS and joined the United Nations in 1981; serving as 6th [[United Nations Commissioner for Namibia]] from 1 April 1982 to 1 July 1987.<ref>{{cite news|title=UN Debate|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=1u5UAAAAIBAJ&sjid=z5IDAAAAIBAJ&pg=1559,4251403|access-date=1 October 2012|newspaper=The Age (Australia)|date=14 January 1980}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Dikshit|first=Sandeep|title=Brajesh Mishra, strategic czar of Vajpayee era, passes away|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/brajesh-mishra-strategic-czar-of-vajpayee-era-passes-away/article3950457.ece|access-date=1 October 2012|newspaper=The Hindu|date=30 September 2012|location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Srinivasan|first=T P|title=Brajesh Mishra: Steely determination and a kind heart|url=http://www.rediff.com/news/column/brajesh-mishra-steely-determination-and-a-kind-heart-column/20121001.htm|access-date=1 October 2012}}</ref> | As permanent representative, he voiced India's position on the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan at the [[sixth emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly]], but his disagreement with that position was part of the reason why he resigned from IFS and joined the United Nations in 1981; serving as 6th [[United Nations Commissioner for Namibia]] from 1 April 1982 to 1 July 1987.<ref>{{cite news|title=UN Debate|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=1u5UAAAAIBAJ&sjid=z5IDAAAAIBAJ&pg=1559,4251403|access-date=1 October 2012|newspaper=The Age (Australia)|date=14 January 1980}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Dikshit|first=Sandeep|title=Brajesh Mishra, strategic czar of Vajpayee era, passes away|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/brajesh-mishra-strategic-czar-of-vajpayee-era-passes-away/article3950457.ece|access-date=1 October 2012|newspaper=The Hindu|date=30 September 2012|location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Srinivasan|first=T P|title=Brajesh Mishra: Steely determination and a kind heart|url=http://www.rediff.com/news/column/brajesh-mishra-steely-determination-and-a-kind-heart-column/20121001.htm|access-date=1 October 2012}}</ref> | ||
== Principal secretary and National Security Advisor == | == Principal secretary and National Security Advisor == | ||
In April 1991, Mishra joined the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] and became head of its foreign policy cell.<ref name=Malhotra>{{cite news|last=Malhotra|first=Jyoti|title=Brajesh Mishra combined guile with generosity as India's first NSA|url=http://business-standard.com/india/news/brajesh-mishra-combined-guilegenerosity-as-indias-first-nsa/189093/on|access-date=1 October 2012|newspaper=Business Standard|date=29 September 2012}}</ref> He resigned from the party in March 1998 on becoming the 9th [[Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India]]. | In April 1991, Mishra joined the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] and became head of its foreign policy cell.<ref name=Malhotra>{{cite news|last=Malhotra|first=Jyoti|title=Brajesh Mishra combined guile with generosity as India's first NSA|url=http://business-standard.com/india/news/brajesh-mishra-combined-guilegenerosity-as-indias-first-nsa/189093/on|access-date=1 October 2012|newspaper=Business Standard|date=29 September 2012}}</ref> He resigned from the party in March 1998 on becoming the 9th [[Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India]]. After Brajesh Mishra, the post of [[Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India|principal secretary]] became such a powerful one that it eclipsed the status of [[Union Council of Ministers|cabinet ministers]]. As Vajpayee's troubleshooter, he was one of the most powerful principal secretaries the [[Prime Minister's Office (India)|Prime Minister's Office]] had ever seen.<ref>{{cite news|title=Brajesh Mishra: India's first NSA, Vajpayee's troubleshooter|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/India-s-first-NSA-Brajesh-Mishra-passes-away/Article1-937356.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121209024451/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/India-s-first-NSA-Brajesh-Mishra-passes-away/Article1-937356.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 December 2012|access-date=1 October 2012|newspaper=Hindustan Times|date=29 September 2012}}</ref> | ||
From November 1998 to 23 May 2004, he was also the first National Security Advisor and was instrumental in creating an institutional structure for national security management.<ref name=Gupta>{{cite web|last=Gupta|first=Arvind|title=Brajesh Mishra's Legacy to National Security and Diplomacy|url=http://idsa.in/idsacomments/BrajeshMishrasLegacytoNationalSecurityandDiplomacy_agupta_300912|publisher=Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses|access-date=2 October 2012}}</ref> His batch as an | From November 1998 to 23 May 2004, he was also the first National Security Advisor and was instrumental in creating an institutional structure for national security management.<ref name=Gupta>{{cite web|last=Gupta|first=Arvind|title=Brajesh Mishra's Legacy to National Security and Diplomacy|url=http://idsa.in/idsacomments/BrajeshMishrasLegacytoNationalSecurityandDiplomacy_agupta_300912|publisher=Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses|access-date=2 October 2012}}</ref> His batch as an IFS officer was the same as the [[Indian Administrative Service]] batch of [[K. Subrahmanyam]], widely considered as the doyen of India's strategic affairs community, and made him the first convener of the [[National Security Council (India)#National Security Advisory Board|National Security Advisory Board]] where they worked closely on many issues.<ref name=Mishra>{{cite web|last=Mishra|first=Brajesh|title=Annual Krishnaswamy Memorial Lecture|url=http://www.globalindiafoundation.org/Speech_Brajesh_Mishra%5B1%5D.pdf|publisher=Global India Foundation|access-date=2 October 2012}}</ref> | ||
He was the key motivator of foreign policy and principal spokesman on | He was the key motivator of foreign policy and principal spokesman on major issues. He was actively involved in framing India's geo-political policies. He was closely involved in planning the [[Pokhran-II|1998 Nuclear tests]] and played a crucial role in shaping India's policy regarding Pakistan and China.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chopra |first=Sanjeev |date=2024-04-22 |title=Brajesh Mishra was the most powerful principal secretary in any PMO |url=https://theprint.in/opinion/brajesh-mishra-was-the-most-powerful-principal-secretary-in-any-pmo/2050639/ |access-date=2024-09-05 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
He is stated to have played a major role in pushing and supporting the [[Bhutan]] to undertake [[Operation All Clear]]. | |||
== Final years and death == | == Final years and death == | ||
After demitting office, Mishra had initially expressed reservations against the | After demitting office, Mishra had initially expressed reservations against the [[India–United States Civil Nuclear Agreement]]. Following this, the then [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]], [[Manmohan Singh]] briefed specially to address his concerns about the deal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1121001/jsp/frontpage/story_16038818.jsp#.VCElV5SSxp5 | ||
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|title= Mishra's last tribute to Atal - Support to nuclear deal to preserve mentor's legacy|newspaper=The Telegraph|access-date=23 September 2014}}</ref> Thereafter, Mishra extended his support and publicly endorsed the deal. | |||
In 2011, he was awarded [[Padma Vibhushan]] | In 2011, he was awarded the [[Padma Vibhushan]], India's second highest [[civilian award]].<ref name="Brajesh Mishra, Azim Premji, Montek in list of 128 Padma awardees">{{cite news|title=Brajesh Mishra, Azim Premji, Montek in list of 128 Padma awardees|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Brajesh-Mishra-Azim-Premji-Montek-in-list-of-128-Padma-awardees/articleshow/7361816.cms|access-date=21 June 2012 | work=The Times of India}}</ref> | ||
Mishra died on 28 September 2012 at [[Fortis Healthcare|Fortis hospital]], [[Vasant Kunj]] in New Delhi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/India-s-first-NSA-Brajesh-Mishra-passes-away/Article1-937356.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121209024451/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/India-s-first-NSA-Brajesh-Mishra-passes-away/Article1-937356.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 December 2012|title= India's first National Security Advisor Brajesh Mishra passes away|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=29 September 2012}}</ref> | Mishra died on 28 September 2012 at [[Fortis Healthcare|Fortis hospital]], [[Vasant Kunj]] in [[New Delhi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/India-s-first-NSA-Brajesh-Mishra-passes-away/Article1-937356.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121209024451/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/India-s-first-NSA-Brajesh-Mishra-passes-away/Article1-937356.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 December 2012|title= India's first National Security Advisor Brajesh Mishra passes away|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=29 September 2012}}</ref> | ||
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Brajesh Mishra, IFS (Retd.) | |
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.jpg) Mishra in 2011. | |
| 1st National Security Advisor of India | |
| In office 19 November 1998 – 22 May 2004 | |
| Prime Minister | Atal Bihari Vajpayee |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | J. N. Dixit |
| 9th Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India | |
| In office 19 March 1998 – 22 May 2004 | |
| Prime Minister | Atal Bihari Vajpayee |
| Preceded by | N. N. Vohra |
| Succeeded by | T. K. A. Nair |
| Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations | |
| In office June 1979 – April 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Rikhi Jaipal |
| Succeeded by | Natarajan Krishnan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Brajesh Chandra Mishra 29 September 1928 |
| Died | 28 September 2012 (aged 84) New Delhi, India |
| Cause of death | Heart failure |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party (1991–98) |
| Parent(s) | Dwarka Prasad Mishra (father) |
| Relatives | Sudhir Mishra (nephew) |
| Occupation | |
| Known for | India's first National Security Advisor and prime minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee's principal secretary |
| Awards | Padma Vibhushan |
Brajesh Chandra Mishra (29 September 1928 – 28 September 2012) was an Indian politician and diplomat from the Indian Foreign Service who is best known for serving as the first National Security Advisor of India from 1998 to 2004. He also served as the principal secretary of then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.[1][2][3][4] He received the Padma Vibhushan for his contributions.[5][6]
Early life and family[edit | edit source]
He was born in Hindu Brahmin family[7] on 29 September 1928 to Dwarka Prasad Mishra, who was a former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.[8] His father was considered a staunch politician from the Congress Party and very close to Indira Gandhi though they fell out later.[9]
Diplomatic career[edit | edit source]
Brajesh Mishra joined the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) in 1951. He served as chargé d'affaires in Beijing after the 1962 Sino-Indian War and was India's ambassador to Indonesia. He was also ambassador and India's Permanent Representative in Geneva. Mishra's last posting was as India's permanent representative to the United Nations from June 1979 to April 1981.[10]
As permanent representative, he voiced India's position on the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan at the sixth emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly, but his disagreement with that position was part of the reason why he resigned from IFS and joined the United Nations in 1981; serving as 6th United Nations Commissioner for Namibia from 1 April 1982 to 1 July 1987.[11][12][13]
Principal secretary and National Security Advisor[edit | edit source]
In April 1991, Mishra joined the Bharatiya Janata Party and became head of its foreign policy cell.[14] He resigned from the party in March 1998 on becoming the 9th Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India. After Brajesh Mishra, the post of principal secretary became such a powerful one that it eclipsed the status of cabinet ministers. As Vajpayee's troubleshooter, he was one of the most powerful principal secretaries the Prime Minister's Office had ever seen.[15]
From November 1998 to 23 May 2004, he was also the first National Security Advisor and was instrumental in creating an institutional structure for national security management.[16] His batch as an IFS officer was the same as the Indian Administrative Service batch of K. Subrahmanyam, widely considered as the doyen of India's strategic affairs community, and made him the first convener of the National Security Advisory Board where they worked closely on many issues.[17]
He was the key motivator of foreign policy and principal spokesman on major issues. He was actively involved in framing India's geo-political policies. He was closely involved in planning the 1998 Nuclear tests and played a crucial role in shaping India's policy regarding Pakistan and China.[18]
He is stated to have played a major role in pushing and supporting the Bhutan to undertake Operation All Clear.
Final years and death[edit | edit source]
After demitting office, Mishra had initially expressed reservations against the India–United States Civil Nuclear Agreement. Following this, the then Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh briefed specially to address his concerns about the deal.[19] Thereafter, Mishra extended his support and publicly endorsed the deal.
In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian award.[20]
Mishra died on 28 September 2012 at Fortis hospital, Vasant Kunj in New Delhi.[21]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "The Name Is Mishra, Brajesh Mishra". www.outlookindia.com. 4 September 2000. Archived from the original on 14 October 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2010.
- ↑ "Brajesh Mishra is still listening in". Rediff.com. Retrieved 14 August 2010.
- ↑ "Scrap national security adviser's post: Brajesh Mishra – India – DNA". Dnaindia.com. 20 January 2010. Retrieved 14 August 2010.
- ↑ "Devil's Advocate: Brajesh Mishra on Atal vs Advani – Politics News – IBNLive". Ibnlive.in.com. 3 February 2010. Archived from the original on 30 August 2009. Retrieved 14 August 2010.
- ↑ "Padma Vibhushan for Brajesh Mishra; Padma Bhushan for Surendra Singh". ORF. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ↑ Bagchi, Indrani (25 January 2011). "Former national security adviser Brajesh Mishra awarded the Padma Vibhushan. Former foreign secretary and PM's special envoy on the nuclear deal, Shyam Saran awarded Padma Bhushan. - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- ↑ Joshi, Manoj (28 September 2012). "Brajesh Mishra, former National Security Advisor, passes away". India Today. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
- ↑ "DKPA : Stamp Calendar - Stamps Issued by India in August 2001". 27 October 2009. Archived from the original on 27 October 2009. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
- ↑ "Former Foreign Minister Natwar Singh pays tribute to Brajesh Mishra". India Today. 30 September 2012. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
- ↑ "Permanent Representatives of India to the United Nations" (PDF). un.intl/india. Retrieved 21 August 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "UN Debate". The Age (Australia). 14 January 1980. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
- ↑ Dikshit, Sandeep (30 September 2012). "Brajesh Mishra, strategic czar of Vajpayee era, passes away". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
- ↑ Srinivasan, T P. "Brajesh Mishra: Steely determination and a kind heart". Retrieved 1 October 2012.
- ↑ Malhotra, Jyoti (29 September 2012). "Brajesh Mishra combined guile with generosity as India's first NSA". Business Standard. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
- ↑ "Brajesh Mishra: India's first NSA, Vajpayee's troubleshooter". Hindustan Times. 29 September 2012. Archived from the original on 9 December 2012. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
- ↑ Gupta, Arvind. "Brajesh Mishra's Legacy to National Security and Diplomacy". Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
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External links[edit | edit source]
- Articles at Outlook India on Brajesh Mishra
- Brajesh Mishra's Interview with Rediff.com
- Brajesh Mishra (1928–2012) – An Assessment by B Raman, Additional Secretary (retd), Cabinet Secretariat, Govt. of India
- Man who was ‘Bharat sarkar’ – Gopalkrishna Gandhi
- Brajesh Mishra: India's First Intelligence Tsar
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National Security Advisor 1998–2004 |
Succeeded by Jyotindra Nath Dixit |
