Acharya Giriraj Kishore (4 February 1920 – 13 July 2014) was an Indian activist representing Hindu nationalism. He served as senior vice-president of Vishwa Hindu Parishad, the religious wing of the Hindu nationalist Sangh Parivar.
Acharya Giriraj Kishore | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 February 1920 |
| Died | 13 July 2014 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Vishva Hindu Parishad |
life
editKishore was from Etah Village Misauli near Jalesar. He had done his master's degree in Hindi literature, history and political science. As a school teacher in the town of Morena, he caught the attention of Vijayaraje Scindia, a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party from the region. Mrs. Scindia, whose sympathies lay with VHP, gave him a start in the organisation during the Ram Janmabhoomi agitation,[1] with which he came to be closely associated. He acted as joint general secretary, general secretary and senior vice president of the International wing of the Vishva Hindu Parishad.[2]
Kishore died on 13 July 2014 at RK Puram, New Delhi. He donated his body to medical college for social cause.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Band of Brothers", by Pradeep Kaushal, The Indian Express Archived 2007-06-22 at the Wayback Machine, 17 March 2002
- ^ "Giriraj Kishore: Indian VHP leader dies aged 94". BBC News. 14 July 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ "Veteran VHP leader Giriraj kishore passes away". Patrika Group. 14 July 2014. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2014.