Khalish Jageshwar Prasad Khalish | |
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Personal details | |
Born | Nadra, Gaya, Bihar, Bengal Presidency, British India (now in Bihar) | 8 November 1894
Died | 27 April 1980 Gaya,Bihar, India | (aged 85)
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Spouse | Sarswati Devi |
Parent | Kashinath Prasad |
Jageshwar Prasad Khalish (8 November 1894 – 27 April 1980) was an Indian Shayar and politician from Gaya, Bihar. He joined Indian National Congress in 1916, and from 1931 to 1934 presided over the Gaya Congress Committee. Khalish participated in the Quit India Movement. After Independence of India, he was elected to Bihar Legislative Assembly in 1952, and from 1960 to 1972, he served as the member of Bihar Legislative Council.[1][2][3] Khalish Park in Gaya was established in the name of Jageshwar Prasad Khalish in 1947 which was known to be Davis Park before Independence.