Sripati Mishra

Sripati Mishra (4 December 1923 – 8 December 2002) was an Indian politician belonging to Indian National Congress. He served as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh during the 1980s.

Sripati Mishra
13th Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
In office 19 July 1982 – 2 August 1984
Preceded by	V. P. Singh
Succeeded by	N. D. Tiwari
Personal details
Born	4 December 1923 Sultanpur, United Provinces, British India
Died	8 December 2002 (aged 79) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Political party	Indian National Congress
Profession	Politician

Birth

Sripati Mishra was born in a Brahmin family^[1] in Sheshpur village in Sultanpur.

Political career

Sripati Mishra was first elected to Vidhan Sabha and became its speaker in 1980. He remained in this office from 7 July 1980 till 18 July 1982.^[2] He became Chief Minister after resignation of Vishwanath Pratap Singh in 1982.^[3] He remained in office from 19 July 1982 till 3 August 1984.^[4] Dr Yogendra Narain served as his Principal Secretary.^[5] Later, he was elected to the Lok Sabha in 1984.

He was among a few politicians who reached the top slot in the state from village politics.

Also, he was senior member of the Uttar Pradesh Bar Council.^[6]

Death

Sripati Mishra died at Balrampur Hospital, Lucknow after a prolonged illness.^[7]

Other

A college, Pt. Sripati Mishra Degree College in Tawakkalpur Nagara (Surapur), Kadipur, Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh has been founded in his memory and currently this college is one of the best educational institute in district.^[8]