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Koushal Kishor Mishra

Kaushal Kishore Mishra (or Koushal Kishor Mishra; 1 May 1957 – 10 October 2024) was an Indian academic who was professor of political science at the Banaras Hindu University (BHU).[1] He was formerly the Dean (27th)[2] of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, preceding Arvind Kumar Joshi.[3] Previously, he has been the head of the department of Political Science at Faculty of Social Sciences, Banaras Hindu University from 2014 to 2017.[4] He has been the chair of the Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Chair.[5][6] He edited the Indian Journal of Political Science from 2016 to 2018.[7]

Dr.
Kaushal Kishor Mishra
Mishra in 2022
Born(1957-05-01)1 May 1957
Died10 October 2024(2024-10-10) (aged 67)
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Other namesKoushal Kishore Mishra, K.K. Mishra
OccupationFormer Dean & Professor
TitleDr.
Academic background
Alma materBanaras Hindu University
ThesisManusmriti Mein Rajtantra (transl. Monarchy in Manusmriti)
Academic work
DisciplineSocial Science
Sub-disciplinePolitical Science
InstitutionsBanaras Hindu University
Main interests
  • Ancient & Modern Indian Political Thought
  • Indian government and Politics
  • Political Journalism

K.K. Mishra had been in media because of a number of controversial statements.[8][9][10]

Education

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K.K. Mishra was a 1977 graduate of political science from the Banaras Hindu University, from where he also got his M.A. in political science with gold medal for first position in 1979. He earned his PhD from his alma mater Banaras Hindu University in the year 1984 on the topic Manusmriti Mein Rajtantra (transl. Monarchy/Government Administration in Manusmriti).[11][12]

Controversies

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Cow dung cake 'training'

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In February 2022, a video[13] was posted on Twitter by the Dean, Faculty of Social Science (Mishra), with caption "Students learning the skill of making Upla from cow dung". In the video posted by Mishra's official account, he was seen sitting among students of the Integrated Village Development Centre at a workshop on the subject.[14] This drew flak from social media users as the art of making Upla from cow dung has already been prevalent in the rural parts of India, and as they criticized the "wasteful expenditure" of taxpayers' money on "futile deeds".[15][16][17]

On 11 February 2022, Sanghmitra Maurya, BJP, the ruling party's Member of Parliament raised in Lok Sabha to question and condemn this conduct of K.K. Mishra, without naming him, as per parliamentary rules.[18][19] She also demanded action against him.[20][21]

Nita Ambani Professorship

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In March 2021, a controversy stirred when some local media reported[22][23] quoting Koushal Kishor Mishra that Nita Ambani shall be joining the Banaras Hindu University as a visiting professor. However, as the news gained popularity, Nita Ambani's Reliance Industries issued a press statement saying that they have not received any such proposal, nor any such decision has been made.[24] Simultaneously, Banaras Hindu University's Public Relations Office issued a press release denying local news reports.[25][26] It was later clarified by Koushal Kishor Mishra, with evidence of communication with the Reliance Industries that a proposal in this regard was indeed sent from his office, i.e. the Office of Dean.[27]

Ravish Kumar's Allegations

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In February 2019, Mishra was accused by journalist Ravish Kumar of allegedly publishing his and others' mobile number publicly on social media with a malicious intention.[28][29] In his Facebook post, Koushal Kishor Mishra had shared number and asked his followers to 'congratulate them' for being 'anti-India'.[30]

GST in Kautilya's Arthashashtra

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In 2017, Mishra introduced a question in postgraduate semester examination asking students to write an essay on the nature of GST in Kautilya's Arthashastra. This was objected to by some students and public, however, Mishra defended himself by saying "So what if these are not in the textbook? Isn’t it our job to find newer ways to teach?"[31][32]

Attack on Somnath Bharti

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Koushal Kishor Mishra was arrested in May 2014 for allegedly instigating attack on Aam Aadmi Party leader Somnath Bharti. He was later released on two personal surety bonds on the same day.[33][34]

Death

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Mishra died from a lung infection at the Sir Sunderlal Hospital of Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, on 10 October 2024, at the age of 67.[35][36]

Books

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K. K. Mishra authored several books on political science, including:

  • Rāmacaritamānasa Mein Rāma-rajya[37] (transl. Welfare state (Ramrajya) in Ramcharitmanas)
  • Mahabharat Mein Raj-Dharma[38] (transl. State's duty in Mahabharat)
  • Manusmriti Mein Rajtantra[39] (transl. Democracy in Manusmriti)
  • भारतीय राजनीति में: पं दीनदयाल उपाध्याय और भारतीय जनता पार्टी का योगदान[40] (transl. Contribution of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay and Bhartiya Janta Party in Indian politics)

References

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  1. ^ "Banaras Hindu University, Faculty of Social Sciences,Department of political Science Varanasi". www.bhu.ac.in. Archived from the original on 7 March 2014. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  2. ^ "वाराणसी : काशी के मेलों पर अब BHU में होगी एमए की पढ़ाई, करवाए जाएंगे शोध". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 15 March 2021. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  3. ^ "Banaras Hindu University, Faculty of Social Sciences Varanasi". www.bhu.ac.in. Archived from the original on 2 October 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  4. ^ "Banaras Hindu University, Faculty of Social Sciences Varanasi". www.bhu.ac.in. Archived from the original on 1 October 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  5. ^ "राजस्थान के राजभवन में गूंजा BHU का कुलगीत: वाराणसी के दीन दयाल पीठ की 17 किताबों का राज्यपाल कलराज मिश्र ने किया लोकार्पण". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 15 November 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  6. ^ "Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi". bhu.ac.in. Archived from the original on 7 April 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
  7. ^ "The IJPS". Retrieved 1 September 2022.
  8. ^ "Varanasi News: कोरोना वॉरियर्स पर FB पोस्ट ने बढ़ाई BHU प्रोफेसर की मुसीबत, जानें क्‍यों चर्चा में हैं WHO और बाबा साहब?". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 17 May 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  9. ^ "BHU प्रोफेसर ने गाय के गोबर से उपला बनाने की दी ट्रेनिंग, सोशल मीडिया पर Video Viral". Hindustan Smart (in Hindi). Retrieved 6 February 2022.
  10. ^ "BHU में प्रोफेसर ने छात्रों से बनवाए गोबर के उपले, गिनाए फायदे, वीडियो वायरल". Aaj Tak (in Hindi). 6 February 2022. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
  11. ^ "Banaras Hindu University, Faculty of Social Sciences,Department of political Science Varanasi". bhu.ac.in. Archived from the original on 7 March 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
  12. ^ Banaras Hindu University. "kkmsr.pdf" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 August 2019.
  13. ^ Koushal Kishore Mishra, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Banaras Hindu University [@fssdean] (4 February 2022). "गोबर से उपला या गोहरी बनाने का हुनर सीखते छात्र (Students learning the art of making cow dung cakes from cow-dung)" (Tweet) (in Hindi) – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  14. ^ "BHU में प्रोफेसर ने छात्रों से बनवाए गोबर के उपले, गिनाए फायदे, वीडियो वायरल". Aaj Tak (in Hindi). 6 February 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  15. ^ "Banaras Hindu University imparts training in making cow dung cake, draws flak". Deccan Herald. 6 February 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  16. ^ "BHU Is Apparently Teaching Students How To Make Cow Dung Cakes And People Have Sh*t Tons To Say". IndiaTimes. 8 February 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  17. ^ "Students at BHU learn how to make cow dung cakes in a viral video". www.timesnownews.com. 7 February 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  18. ^ "'BHU में छात्रों को उपले बनाने की विधि बताना निंदनीय, प्रोफेसर के खिलाफ हो कार्रवाई', BJP सांसद ने उठाई मांग". Hindustan (in Hindi). Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  19. ^ "BHU में छात्रों को टीचर ने बताई उपले बनाने की विधि, BJP सांसद ने कहा- हम ऐसे उच्च शिक्षा प्राप्त करेंगे?". www.timesnowhindi.com (in Hindi). 11 February 2022. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  20. ^ "BJP MP Sanghmitra Maurya seeks action against BHU professor who taught students how to make cow dung cakes". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  21. ^ "'BHU में छात्रों को उपले बनाने की विधि बताना निंदनीय, प्रोफेसर के खिलाफ हो कार्रवाई', BJP सांसद ने उठाई मांग". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  22. ^ "Fact Check: नीता अंबानी के बीएचयू में प्रोफेसर बनने की खबर में कितनी है सच्चाई?, जानें यहां". Hindustan (in Hindi). Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  23. ^ Twitter https://twitter.com/marineravin/status/1371075479088762880/photo/1. Retrieved 3 December 2021. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  24. ^ "RIL, BHU refute news of selecting Nita Ambani as a visiting professor, but social science dean claims to have sent an invite". The Economic Times. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  25. ^ Banaras Hindu University [@bhupro] (17 March 2021). "With regard to media reports claiming that Mrs. #NitaAmbani is set to become a visiting professor in #BHU" (Tweet). Varanasi. Archived from the original on 11 October 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2022 – via Twitter. 1. No official or administrative decision taken in this regard. 2. Academic Council has not given any such approval.
  26. ^ Rashid, Omar (18 March 2021). "No decision taken on Nita Ambani's appointment: BHU". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  27. ^ "Email Shows BHU Did Invite Nita Ambani to Be Visiting Faculty in Women's Studies Dept". The Wire. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  28. ^ "क्या राष्ट्रपति मेरा नंबर जारी कर लोगों को उकसाने वाले BHU के प्रो. कौशल मिश्रा को बर्खास्त करेंगे?". NDTVIndia. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  29. ^ "क्या राष्ट्रपति मेरा नंबर जारी कर लोगों को उकसाने वाले BHU के प्रो कौशल मिश्रा को बर्खास्त करेंगे?". MediaVigil (in Hindi). 22 February 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  30. ^ "BHU professor leaks phone numbers of public figures on his Facebook profile". Alt News. 21 February 2019. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
  31. ^ Scroll Staff (7 December 2017). "BHU students asked to write about GST in Kautilya's book, Manu's role in globalisation in exam". Scroll.in. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  32. ^ "Questions on GST in Arthashastra, Manu on Globalisation Leave BHU Students Baffled". News18. 7 December 2017. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  33. ^ "BHU prof held for instigating attack on Somnath". Hindustan Times. 1 May 2014. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
  34. ^ Nadar/Rediff.com, A. Ganesh. "'Modi 1st, Ajay Rai 2nd, Kejriwal 3rd'". Rediff. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
  35. ^ "KK Mishra Death: अस्सी की अड़ीबाजी के लिए मशहूर प्रो. केके मिश्रा का निधन, BHU में ली अंतिम सांस". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  36. ^ "वाराणसी की इस महान शख्सियत का निधन, 27 सितंबर को कौशल किशोर मिश्रा ने किया था भावुक पोस्ट". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  37. ^ Miśra, Kauśala Kiśora; Miśrā, Madhulikā (2021). Rāmacaritamānasa meṃ rāma-rajya (in Hindi). Rāhula Pabliśiṅga Hāusa. ISBN 978-81-88791-96-5.
  38. ^ Miśra, Kauśala Kiśora (2013). Mahābhārata meṃ rājadharma (in Hindi). Rāhula Pabliśiṅga Hāūsa.
  39. ^ Miśra, Kauśala Kiśora (1985). Manusmr̥ti meṃ rājatantra (in Hindi). Saṅkaṭa Mocana Phāuṇḍeśana.
  40. ^ Miśra, Kauśala Kiśora; Agarwal, Shivali (2018). Bhāratīya rājanīti meṃ Paṃ. Dīnadayāla Upādhyāya aura Bhāratīya Janatā Pārṭī kā yogadāna (in Hindi). Anu Buksa. ISBN 978-93-82166-89-4.
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