Virendra Swarup (25 July 1923 – 26 February 1980) was an educator and a former chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council. He was elected four times as MLC from Kanpur division graduates constituency.[citation needed]
Virendra Swarup डॉ. वीरेन्द्र स्वरूप | |
|---|---|
| Chairman, Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council | |
| In office 15 March 1969 – 26 February 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Darbari Lal Sharma |
| Succeeded by | Virendra Bahadur Singh Chandel |
| Member of Legislative Council, Uttar Pradesh | |
| In office 6 May 1956 – 26 February 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Brijendra Swarup |
| Succeeded by | Jagendra Swarup |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 July 1923 |
| Died | 26 February 1980 |
| Political party | Independent |
Legacy edit
The Dr. Virendra Swarup Memorial Trust (VSMT) was established in 1989 in his memory.[citation needed] The Foundation is running 10+2 schools and several other institutions in Kanpur and nearby areas. It is closely associated with Dayanand Shiksha Sansthan, an organisation that manages more than 25 post-graduate and 10+2 colleges all over Uttar Pradesh and [Uttarakhand].[citation needed]
Sources edit
- Dr. Virendra Swarup Institute of Professional Studies
- Dr. Virendra Swarup Institute of Computer Studies
- Dayanand Academy of Management Studies
- Dr. Virendra Swarup Education Centre
- Dr. Virendra Swarup 21st Century
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