Siddheshwar Prasad facts for kids
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Siddheshwar Prasad
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| Governor of Tripura | |
| In office 16 June 1995 – 22 June 2000 |
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| Preceded by | Romesh Bhandari |
| Succeeded by | Krishna Mohan Seth |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1962-1977 |
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| Preceded by | Kailashpati Sinha |
| Succeeded by | Birendra Prasad |
| Constituency | Nalanda, Bihar |
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| Born | 19 January 1929 Bind , Nalanda, Bihar, British India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Rajkumari Devi |
| Source: [1] | |
Professor Siddheshwar Prasad was an important Indian politician. He was born on January 19, 1929. He was a member of the Indian National Congress party. He served the country in different ways, first as a professor and then as a politician.
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Who Was Siddheshwar Prasad?
Siddheshwar Prasad was a well-known figure in Indian politics. He was born in Bind, a place in the Nalanda District of Bihar, which was part of British India at the time. Before he became a politician, he was a professor at Nalanda College in Bihar. This shows he had a strong background in education.
From Professor to Politician
Siddheshwar Prasad decided to enter politics and joined the Indian National Congress party. This party is one of the oldest and most important political parties in India. He was very successful in his political career.
Serving in the Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha is like the "House of the People" in India. It's the lower house of the Parliament of India, where laws are made for the whole country. Siddheshwar Prasad was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) to the Lok Sabha from the Nalanda Constituency in Bihar. He was elected three times:
- In 1962
- In 1967
- In 1971
He served as an MP for a long time, from 1962 to 1977. During this period, he helped make important decisions for the country.
Governor of Tripura
After his time in the Lok Sabha, Siddheshwar Prasad took on another big role. He became the Governor of Tripura. A Governor is like the head of a state in India, representing the President of India. They make sure the state government works according to the rules. He served as the Governor of Tripura for five years:
- From June 16, 1995
- To June 22, 2000
His journey from being a professor to serving as an MP and then a Governor shows his dedication to public service in India.
