Uttarakhand, also known as Uttaranchal, is a state in northern India. It is often referred to as the "Devbhumi" due to its religious significance and numerous Hindu temples and pilgrimage centres found throughout the state. Uttarakhand is known for the natural environment of the Himalayas, the Bhabar and the Terai regions. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north; the Sudurpashchim Province of Nepal to the east; the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh to the south and Himachal Pradesh to the west and north-west. The state is divided into two divisions, Garhwal and Kumaon, with a total of 13 districts. The winter capital of Uttarakhand is Dehradun, the largest city of the state, which is a rail head. Gairsain, a town in Chamoli district, is the summer capital of Uttarakhand declared on 5 March 2020. The High Court of the state is located in Nainital, but is to be moved to Haldwani in future.
The Uttarakhand Kranti Dal, is a registered unrecognised regional political party in Uttarakhand, India. It bills itself as the only regional party of the Uttarakhand in contrast to the national parties that dominate the state's politics.
Nityanand Swami was the chief minister of the Indian state of Uttarakhand, named Uttaranchal during his administration. He was the first chief minister of the state, serving from 9 November 2000 to 29 October 2001.
Bhagat Singh Koshyari is an Indian politician who served as the 22nd governor of Maharashtra from 2019 to 2023. An RSS veteran, Koshyari served as National Vice-President of BJP and party's 1st State president for Uttarakhand. He also served as 2nd Chief Minister of Uttarakhand from 2001 to 2002 and thereafter, was the leader of the opposition in the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly from 2002 to 2003. He also served as an MLC in Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council and MLA in Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly. He later served as an MP in Rajya Sabha from 2008 to 2014 from Uttarakhand and then the MP in the 16th Lok Sabha from Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar constituency, earning him the distinction of being elected in both houses of State Legislature and both houses of National Parliament respectively.
The 2007 Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly election were the 2nd Vidhan Sabha election of the state of Uttarakhand in India. The elections were held on 21 February 2007, when the Bharatiya Janata Party emerged as the largest party with 35 seats in the 70-seat legislature. One seat short of forming a majority, the BJP have had to rely on support from the Uttarakhand Kranti Dal and three Independents to form the government. The Indian National Congress became the official opposition, holding 21 seats.
The 2002 Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly election were the 1st Vidhan Sabha elections of the state of Uttarakhand in India, when the Indian National Congress emerged as the largest party with 36 seats in the 70-seat legislature in the election. The Bharatiya Janata Party became the official opposition, holding 19 seats.
Amrendra Pratap Singh is an Indian politician and a member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly serving as a minister in the Government of Bihar. He is the grandson of Harihar Singh, the former Chief Minister of Bihar.
The Uttarakhand Council of Ministers is the executive wing of Government of Uttarakhand and headed by Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, who is the head of government and leader of the state cabinet. The term of every executive wing is for 5 years. The council of ministers are assisted by department secretaries attached to each ministry who are from IAS Uttarakhand Cadre. The chief executive officer responsible for issuing orders on behalf of government is Chief Secretary to the state government. The current Chief Secretary is Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sindhu who took charge from outgoing Om Prakash.
Prakash Pant was a Bharatiya Janata Party leader and member of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly in India. He was elected from Pithoragarh in the 2002 to 2007 but in 2012 Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly election, he lost to Mayukh Mahar of Indian National Congress. He was the first speaker of Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly. He was also a minister in Government of Uttarakhand with portfolios of Tourism, Culture, Pilgrimage Endowment, parliamentary Affairs & Reorganization.
Vikasnagar Legislative Assembly constituency is one of the seventy electoral Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly constituencies of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It includes the Vikasnagar area of Dehradun District. Vikasnagar is adjacent to Himachal Pradesh district Sirmour and Paonta. VikasnagarTehri Garhwal.
Nirupama Gaur is an Indian politician and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, as she was also the First Lady minister of Uttarakhand. Nirupama Gaur was a member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council from Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh. She was also the chairperson of Uttarakhand's social welfare board form the year 2008 to 2012. She currently lives with her children and grandchildren in Roorkee, Uttarakhand.
This is the Cabinet of Uttarakhand headed by the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Nityanand Swami from 2000–2001.
Sukhdev Rajbhar was an Indian politician and a member of 11th, 12th, 14th, 15th, and 17th Legislative Assembly, Uttar Pradesh of India. He represented the Didarganj constituency in Azamgarh district of Uttar Pradesh. He was a Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh and a Minister in the Mayawati, Kalyan Singh and Mulayam Singh Yadav cabinets.
The 2002 Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly election were the First Vidhan Sabha elections of the state when the Indian National Congress emerged as the largest party with 36 seats in the 70-seat legislature in the election. The Bharatiya Janata Party became the official opposition, holding 19 seats.
The 2007 Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly election were the second Vidhan Sabha election of the state. The elections were held on 21 February 2007, when the Bharatiya Janata Party emerged as the largest party with 35 seats in the 70-seat legislature. One seat short of forming a majority, the BJP have had to rely on support from the Uttarakhand Kranti Dal and three Independents to form the government. The Indian National Congress became the official opposition, holding 21 seats.
Narayan Pal is an Indian politician. He had served as the National Coordinator of Kisan Congress and is responsible for the regions of Andaman Nicobar, Lakshadweep, and Goa. Narayan Pal is a two-time Member of the Legislative Assembly (Uttarakhand), having served from 2002 to 2012. He was affiliated with the Indian National Congress party and has held various positions within the party, including leader of Vidhan Mandal Dal and Chairman of the Assurance Committee in the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly. He left the Congress party and joined the Bahujan Samaj Party in 2022.
Dharchula Legislative Assembly constituency is one of the seventy electoral Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly constituencies of Uttarakhand state in India. It includes Dharchula area of Pithoragarh District.
Ritu Khanduri Bhushan is an Indian politician from Uttarakhand who is the 6th Speaker of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly since 2022. She represents Kotdwar in the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly since 2022 and from Yamkeshwar Assembly constituency from 2017 to 2022. She is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the daughter of B. C. Khanduri, former chief minister of Uttarakhand.
The Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly, also known as the Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha, is a unicameral governing and law making body of Uttarakhand, one of the 28 states of India. It is seated at Dehradun, the winter capital, and Gairsain, the summer capital of Uttarakhand. The total strength of the assembly is 70 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA).
