Jyotsana Srivastava

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Dr. Jyotsana Srivastava
Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly
In office
1991–1996

Jyotsana Srivastava (born 2 May 1937) is an Indian politician and former member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly representing Varanasi Cantonment four times. She was the wife of veteran BJP leader Harish Chandra Srivastava. In 1986, she completed a doctorate from Kashi Vidyapeeth of Varanasi. She also works as teacher of agriculture in a college. She wrote and published some books like Economical History of England, Political and Economical Views of Rashtra Ratna Shiv Prasad Gupta etc. She belongs to the Kayastha community. She also participated in all movements of party.

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