Munish Kumar Raizada[1] (born 21 July 1968) is an Indian-American[2][3] medical doctor, politician,[4] director, producer,[5] and editor-in-chief. He is the current President of the Bharatiya Liberal Party,[6] elected in 2024. Raizada is also known for his work as the Director and Producer of the web series Transparency: Pardarshita and serves as the Editor-in-Chief of NewsGram, a Chicago-based digital media platform.[7]

Munish Kumar Raizada
Born (1968-07-21) 21 July 1968 (age 56)
Niwaz Nagar, Narnaul, Haryana, India
NationalityIndian-American
Occupation(s)Medical Doctor, Politician, Director, Producer, Editor-in-Chief
Known forPresident of Bharatiya Liberal Party, Director of Transparency: Pardarshita, Editor-in-Chief at NewsGram

Early life and education

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He was born on 21 July 1968, in Niwaz Nagar, Narnaul, Haryana, India, to Jiwan Lal Raizada and Bimla Devi. He pursued his early education in India before advancing in the medical field.[8][9]

Career

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Political career

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In addition to his medical career, Raizada has been involved in political reforms and governance. His political journey began with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP),[10][11][12][13]

In 2024, Raizada was elected as the President of the Bharatiya Liberal Party,[14] where he continues to promote political reforms and alternative governance models.[15]

References

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  1. ^ "आशु मोंगिया और मुनीष रायजादा... वो लोग जिन्होंने AAP को खालिस्तानी फंडिंग मिलने के लगाए आरोप". आज तक (in Hindi). 8 May 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  2. ^ "AAP's prominent NRI supporter says 'party down, but not out'". The Times of India. 23 June 2014. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Outlook India - India's Best Magazine| Find Latest News, Top Headlines, Live Updates". Outlook India. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Delhi LG Recommends NIA Probe Against Arvind Kejriwal Over 'Khalistani Funding', AAP Calls It Conspiracy". News18. 6 May 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  5. ^ https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/kailash-kher-releases-new-song-called-bol-re-dilli-bol-based-political-corruption-495535
  6. ^ "Ex-AAP leader supports Delhi LG's probe into CM Kejriwal allegedly receiving funds from banned Sikhs for Justice". ANI News. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  7. ^ PTI (16 July 2024). "Bharatiya Liberal Party to contest 2025 Delhi Assembly elections". ThePrint. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  8. ^ https://www.livehindustan.com/ncr/story-ex-aap-leader-munish-kumar-raizada-party-blp-to-fight-two-seats-in-delhi-9945398.html
  9. ^ "अमेरिका में रहने वाले इस शख्स की केजरीवाल ने खुद की थी तारीफ, अब उसी ने खोला मोर्चा". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  10. ^ "Aam Aadmi Party Suspends Munish Kumar Raizada for 'Anti-Party Activity'". NDTV.com. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  11. ^ "BLP President Dr Munish Raizada welcomes court's decision to allow LG to appoint alderman". NewsGram. 6 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  12. ^ "Former AAP member brings out 6-episode web series on YouTube, claims Kejriwal's party 'deviated from principles'". www.timesnownews.com. 21 January 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  13. ^ https://www.hindustantimes.com/chandigarh/us-returned-doctor-front-runner-for-aap-ticket/story-OMyHQYUnHuTduo5UsFWBuO.html
  14. ^ "11 photos of 'Muffler Man' Arvind Kejriwal's day out in New York". India Today. 8 December 2014. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  15. ^ "Former AAP member brings out 6-episode web series on YouTube, claims Kejriwal's party 'deviated from principles'". www.timesnownews.com. 21 January 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2024.