Jageshwar Prasad Khalish

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. Khalish Park in Gaya was established in the name of Jageshwar Prasad Khalish in 1947 which was known to be Davis Park before Independence.

Early life

Jageshwar Prasad Khalish Was Born on 8 November 1894 in Village Nadra, Khizarsarai Block, Gaya, Bihar.in the family of Kashinath and was named "Jageshwar Prasad". Title of "Khalish" was awarded to him by renowned Shayar and his teacher Khwaja Ishrat Lucknowi because of his Shayaris.

Student Life

Being from a Poor family he was unable to go any school for his higher studies, he did his basic schooling from Madarsa, he was a Self taught man in Hindi, Urdu, English & Arthashastra.
Students have done Doctor of Philosophy on Jageshwar Prasad Khalish in Urdu & Mordern History

In 1952 he was elected as M.L.A from Barachatti, Gaya, Bihar area, He won election with a huge margin which leads to Forfeiture of Deposit of other leaders.From 1960 to 1972 he was member of Legislative Council. During his Political career he established Gandhi Mandap , Gandhi Maidan in Gaya City,