{"id":768,"date":"2023-01-08T16:50:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-08T11:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=768"},"modified":"2023-04-12T18:16:09","modified_gmt":"2023-04-12T12:46:09","slug":"former-west-bengal-governor-keshari-nath-tripathi-passes-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/obituaries\/former-west-bengal-governor-keshari-nath-tripathi-passes-away\/","title":{"rendered":"Former West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi Passes Away"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/obituaries\/former-west-bengal-governor-keshari-nath-tripathi-passes-away\/#Former_West_Bengal_Governor_Keshari_Nath_Tripathi_Passes_Away\" >Former West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi Passes Away<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/obituaries\/former-west-bengal-governor-keshari-nath-tripathi-passes-away\/#Why_this_News_is_Important\" >Why this News is Important<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/obituaries\/former-west-bengal-governor-keshari-nath-tripathi-passes-away\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/obituaries\/former-west-bengal-governor-keshari-nath-tripathi-passes-away\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CFormer_West_Bengal_Governor_Keshari_Nath_Tripathi_Passes_Away%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from &#8220;Former West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi Passes Away&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/obituaries\/former-west-bengal-governor-keshari-nath-tripathi-passes-away\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/obituaries\/former-west-bengal-governor-keshari-nath-tripathi-passes-away\/#Important_FAQs_for_Students_from_this_News\" >Important FAQs for Students from this News<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/obituaries\/former-west-bengal-governor-keshari-nath-tripathi-passes-away\/#Q1_Who_was_Keshari_Nath_Tripathi\" >Q1. Who was Keshari Nath Tripathi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/obituaries\/former-west-bengal-governor-keshari-nath-tripathi-passes-away\/#Q2_What_was_his_role_in_Indian_politics\" >Q2. What was his role in Indian politics?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/obituaries\/former-west-bengal-governor-keshari-nath-tripathi-passes-away\/#Q3_What_was_his_political_affiliation\" >Q3. What was his political affiliation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/obituaries\/former-west-bengal-governor-keshari-nath-tripathi-passes-away\/#Q4_When_did_Keshari_Nath_Tripathi_pass_away\" >Q4. When did Keshari Nath Tripathi pass away?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/obituaries\/former-west-bengal-governor-keshari-nath-tripathi-passes-away\/#Q5_Why_is_his_death_significant\" >Q5. Why is his death significant?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/obituaries\/former-west-bengal-governor-keshari-nath-tripathi-passes-away\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Former_West_Bengal_Governor_Keshari_Nath_Tripathi_Passes_Away\"><\/span>Former West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi Passes Away<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Former Governor of West Bengal, Keshari Nath Tripathi passed away on 1st April 2021, at the age of 88 years. He served as the Governor of West Bengal from July 2014 to July 2019. Tripathi also served as the Governor of Bihar from November 2014 to June 2015 and as the Governor of Meghalaya from July 2017 to August 2018. He was known for his distinguished career as a lawyer and had also served as the Speaker of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" id=\"Keshari-Nath-Tripathi\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Keshari-Nath-Tripathi.jpg\" alt=\"Keshari Nath Tripathi\" class=\"wp-image-787\" title=\"Keshari Nath Tripathi\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Keshari-Nath-Tripathi.jpg 700w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Keshari-Nath-Tripathi-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Keshari Nath Tripathi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_this_News_is_Important\"><\/span>Why this News is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The death of former Governor Keshari Nath is an important news event for students preparing for various government exams. Tripathi was a prominent political leader and legal expert, and his death marks the end of an era in Indian politics. His contributions to Indian politics and society have been significant, and his legacy will be remembered for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keshari Nath was born on 10 November 1934 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. He completed his education at the University of Allahabad and started his career as a lawyer. Tripathi was a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and had been associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) since his youth. He was also a member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly and served as the Speaker of the House from 1991 to 1993. Tripathi was appointed as the Governor of West Bengal in 2014, and he served in this capacity for five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CFormer_West_Bengal_Governor_Keshari_Nath_Tripathi_Passes_Away%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from &#8220;Former West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi Passes Away&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaways<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1.<\/td><td>Keshari Nath was a prominent political leader and legal expert.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.<\/td><td>He served as the Governor of West Bengal, Bihar, and Meghalaya.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.<\/td><td>Tripathi was a member of the BJP and the RSS.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4.<\/td><td>He had served as the Speaker of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5.<\/td><td>His death marks the end of an era in Indian politics.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Keshari Nath Tripathi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The passing of former Governor Keshari Nath is a significant loss to Indian politics and society. He was a respected leader and legal expert, and his contributions to the country will be remembered for years to come. The news of his passing is important for students preparing for government exams as it highlights the role of prominent political leaders in shaping Indian politics and society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_FAQs_for_Students_from_this_News\"><\/span>Important FAQs for Students from this News<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_Who_was_Keshari_Nath_Tripathi\"><\/span>Q1. Who was Keshari Nath Tripathi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Keshari Nath Tripathi was a prominent political leader and legal expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_What_was_his_role_in_Indian_politics\"><\/span>Q2. What was his role in Indian politics?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A. He served as the Governor of West Bengal, Bihar, and Meghalaya and had also served as the Speaker of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_What_was_his_political_affiliation\"><\/span>Q3. What was his political affiliation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A. He was a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and had been associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) since his youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_When_did_Keshari_Nath_Tripathi_pass_away\"><\/span>Q4. When did Keshari Nath Tripathi pass away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Keshari Nath Tripathi passed away on 1st April 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_Why_is_his_death_significant\"><\/span>Q5. Why is his death significant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A. 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