Balraj Puri
Balraj Puri | |
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| Born | 5 August 1928[1] Jammu, British India |
| Died | 30 August 2014[2] Jammu, India |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist,Writer |
| Known for | Human Rights |
| Spouse | Subhash Gupta |
| Relatives | Ellora Puri (daughter), Luv Puri (son)[1] |
Balraj Puri(1928-2014) was an IndianPolitical commentatorand human rights activist.
Career
[edit]A committed peace activist Balraj Puri began his career in journalism in 1942 and since then has worked in or edited several publications.
In his 68 years of public career, he has played a crucial role inIndian politics.He mediated the famous 1975Sheikh Abdullah-Indira Gandhiaccord. He worked for communal harmony across India particularly inUttar Pradeshand Delhi. From India's first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru to the present Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Puri was constantly consulted on various aspects of the Kashmir issue. He also played an important role in restoring peace in Punjab in the 1980s.[3]
Awards and recognition
[edit]Puri was conferred thePadma Bhushanin 2005,one of India's highest civilian honors, in Literature and Education.[4]On 31 October 2009 he was honoured withIndira Gandhi Award for National Integrationat Delhi by the then Prime MinisterManmohan Singh.Singh described Puri's bookKashmir towards Insurgencyas a primer for anybody trying to understand the intricacies of Kashmir issue. Singh also remarked Balraj Puri's life has been one of selfless service to the society and to our country. It has been a life dedicated to the cause of promoting peace, good-will and communal harmony. It has been a life spent in building bridges between regions and communities.[5]
Bibliography
[edit]- J.P. on Jammu and Kashmir(2005)
- 5000 Years of Kashmir(1997)
- Kashmir Towards Insurgency(1993)
- Jammu & Kashmir: Triumph and Tragedy of IndianFederalism(1981)
- Jammu – A Clue to Kashmir Tangle(1966)
References
[edit]- ^ab"Journalist and Human Rights activist Balraj Puri passed away".The Indian Express.30 August 2014.Retrieved11 March2018.
- ^"Peace Activist Balraj Puri Passed Away | Only Kashmir - Behind the News".Archived fromthe originalon 3 September 2014.Retrieved30 August2014.
- ^"Young victims of militancy".Frontline.30 July – 12 August 2005.Retrieved6 December2016.
- ^"Padma Awards"(PDF).Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Archived fromthe original(PDF)on 15 October 2015.Retrieved21 July2015.
- ^"Indira continues to inspire us: Sonia Gandhi".Sify.Archived fromthe originalon 6 February 2017.Retrieved10 December2019.
External links
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