Bishambhar Nath Pande
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Dr. Bishambhar Nath Pande (23 December 1906; India – died 1 June, 1998; Delhi
) was a freedom fighter, social work
er, and an eminent parliamentarian in India
. Dr. Pande devoted his life to the cause of National Integration, and to the spread of the Gandhian way of life.
. He was a close associate of Pt.Jawaharlal Nehru (the first prime minister of Independent India
), Indira Gandhi
and Rajiv Gandhi
. He has also worked very closely with Sonia Gandhi
until his death in 1998.
Dr. Pande was believer in and follower of the "Gandhian Principles and Philosophy", and was Vice Chairperson of the Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti (GSDS). The primary objective of GSDS is the spread of the "Gandhian Principles and Philosophy" globally. He was invited to give lectures to Japan
, Russia
, Germany
and Canada
on the life and ideals of Mahatama Gandhi.
by the President of the Republic of India for his achievements in the field of social work in 1976.
Dr. B N Pande was awarded the Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration
by P. V. Narasimha Rao
(the Prime Minister of India) in 1996 for his lifetime achievements in the field of HinduMuslim unity in India. He was also awarded the Khuda Baksh Award for his work on the composite culture of India.
, Uttar Pradesh
(from --- to ---)
2. Mayor of Allahabad (from --- to ---)
3. Member of Parliament
, Rajya Sabha
(Upper House) (from 1976 to 1984 and from 1989 to 1998)
4. President of the Pradesh Congress Committee, Uttar Pradesh (from 1980 - 1983)
5. Governor of Orissa
(from 1984 to 1988)
with the objective of promoting unity amongst all religions in India. As part of his research, he wrote several books.
1. Centenary history of the Indian National Congress
1885-1985
2. A Concise History of the Indian National Congress, 1947–1985 (1986)
3. Indira Gandhi
4. Islam and Indian culture
2. http://www.iosworld.org/ebk7.htm
3. http://www.publicationsdivision.nic.in/Eng-Pub/Au-Wise/EB27.HTM
4. Dr.B.N.Pande's "Why did Aurangzeb Demolish the Kashi Vishvanath?" theory Rebuffed
5. http://www.islamcan.com/islamic-history/muslim-rule-in-india.shtml
Delhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
) was a freedom fighter, social work
Social work
Social Work is a professional and academic discipline that seeks to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of an individual, group, or community by intervening through research, policy, community organizing, direct practice, and teaching on behalf of those afflicted with poverty or any real or...
er, and an eminent parliamentarian in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. Dr. Pande devoted his life to the cause of National Integration, and to the spread of the Gandhian way of life.
Life
Dr. B N Pande devoted his life to the service of the nation, and was a life long member of the Indian National CongressIndian National Congress
The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian...
. He was a close associate of Pt.Jawaharlal Nehru (the first prime minister of Independent India
History of the Republic of India
The history of the Republic of India began on 26 January 1950. The country became an independent dominion within the British Commonwealth 15 August 1947. George VI was King until the Republic was proclaimed in 1950. Concurrently the Muslim-majority northwest and east of British India was separated...
), Indira Gandhi
Indira Gandhi
Indira Priyadarshini Gandhara was an Indian politician who served as the third Prime Minister of India for three consecutive terms and a fourth term . She was assassinated by Sikh extremists...
and Rajiv Gandhi
Rajiv Gandhi
Rajiv Ratna Gandhi was the sixth Prime Minister of India . He took office after his mother's assassination on 31 October 1984; he himself was assassinated on 21 May 1991. He became the youngest Prime Minister of India when he took office at the age of 40.Rajiv Gandhi was the elder son of Indira...
. He has also worked very closely with Sonia Gandhi
Sonia Gandhi
Sonia Gandhi is an Italian-born Indian politician and the President of the Indian National Congress, one of the major political parties of India. She is the widow of former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi...
until his death in 1998.
Dr. Pande was believer in and follower of the "Gandhian Principles and Philosophy", and was Vice Chairperson of the Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti (GSDS). The primary objective of GSDS is the spread of the "Gandhian Principles and Philosophy" globally. He was invited to give lectures to Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
on the life and ideals of Mahatama Gandhi.
Awards
Dr. B N Pande was awarded the prestigious Padma ShriPadma Shri Awards (1970-1979)
Padma Shri Award, India's fourth highest civilian honours - Winners, 1970-1979:...
by the President of the Republic of India for his achievements in the field of social work in 1976.
Dr. B N Pande was awarded the Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration
Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration
The Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration is the prestigious award accorded by the Indian National Congress. This Award is given annually starting from 1985 to distinguished persons/institutions for promoting national integration and understanding and fellowship amongst religious groups,...
by P. V. Narasimha Rao
P. V. Narasimha Rao
Pamulaparti Venkata "Narasimha Rao" was the ninth Prime Minister of India . He led an important administration, overseeing a major economic transformation and several home incidents affecting national security of India. Rao accelerated the dismantling of the Licence Raj. He is often referred to as...
(the Prime Minister of India) in 1996 for his lifetime achievements in the field of HinduMuslim unity in India. He was also awarded the Khuda Baksh Award for his work on the composite culture of India.
Achievements in Indian Politics
1. Member of the Legislative AssemblyMember of the Legislative Assembly
A Member of the Legislative Assembly or a Member of the Legislature , is a representative elected by the voters of a constituency to the legislature or legislative assembly of a sub-national jurisdiction....
, Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
(from --- to ---)
2. Mayor of Allahabad (from --- to ---)
3. Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
, Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha
The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India. Rajya means "state," and Sabha means "assembly hall" in Sanskrit. Membership is limited to 250 members, 12 of whom are chosen by the President of India for their expertise in specific fields of art, literature,...
(Upper House) (from 1976 to 1984 and from 1989 to 1998)
4. President of the Pradesh Congress Committee, Uttar Pradesh (from 1980 - 1983)
5. Governor of Orissa
Governors of Orissa
-Governors of Orissa:-See also:* Orissa* Governor of Bihar and Orissa* Governors of India-External links:* http://www.rajbhavanorissa.gov.in/...
(from 1984 to 1988)
Books
Dr. Pande devoted a major part of his life to research on secularismSecularism
Secularism is the principle of separation between government institutions and the persons mandated to represent the State from religious institutions and religious dignitaries...
with the objective of promoting unity amongst all religions in India. As part of his research, he wrote several books.
1. Centenary history of the Indian National Congress
History of the Indian National Congress
From its foundation on 28 December 1885 until the time of independence of India on August 15, 1947, the Indian National Congress was the largest and most prominent Indian public organization, and central and defining influence of the Indian Independence Movement.Although initially and primarily a...
1885-1985
2. A Concise History of the Indian National Congress, 1947–1985 (1986)
3. Indira Gandhi
4. Islam and Indian culture
Other notable Family members
- Major General Joginder Singh Rao, VSMJoginder RaoJoginder Singh Rao was an Indian cricketer: a right-arm medium pace bowler who played only five first-class games, all for Services in the 1963-64 Ranji Trophy, but who is notable for having not only taken a hat-trick on debut, but for following that up with two more in the same innings of his...
(Son in law) - Probir Pande Rao (Grandson)
- Rahul Pande Rao (Grandson)
External links
1. http://openlibrary.org/b/OL162611M/B.N.-Pande-messenger-of-harmony2. http://www.iosworld.org/ebk7.htm
3. http://www.publicationsdivision.nic.in/Eng-Pub/Au-Wise/EB27.HTM
4. Dr.B.N.Pande's "Why did Aurangzeb Demolish the Kashi Vishvanath?" theory Rebuffed
5. http://www.islamcan.com/islamic-history/muslim-rule-in-india.shtml