Munish Kumar Raizada
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Munish Kumar Raizada (born July 21, 1968) is an Indian-American medical doctor, politician,[1] director, producer, and editor-in-chief. He is the current President of the Bharatiya Liberal Party,[2][3] elected in 2024. Raizada is also known for his work as the Director and Producer of the web series Transparency: Pardarshita and serves as the Editor-in-Chief of NewsGram, a Chicago-based digital media platform.[4][5][6]
Munish Kumar Raizada | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 21, 1968 |
| Nationality | Indian-American |
| Education | MBBS, MD, DABP (Diplomate of American Board of Pediatrics) |
| Occupation(s) | Medical Doctor, Politician, Director, Producer, Editor-in-Chief |
| Known for | President of Bharatiya Liberal Party, Director and Producer of Transparency: Pardarshita web series, Editor-in-Chief at NewsGram |
| Parent(s) | Late Jiwan Lal Raizada (father), Bimla Devi (mother) |
Early Life and Education
changeMunish Kumar Raizada was born on July 21, 1968, in Niwaznagar, Narnaul, Haryana, India, to Late Jiwan Lal Raizada and Bimla Devi. He pursued his early education in India and went on to become a medical professional.[7]
He completed his MBBS from Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (MGIMS), Sewagram, Wardha, between 1985 and 1990. Raizada then moved to the United States to further his medical education. He completed his MD in Neonatal Perinatal Medicine from John H Stroger Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, USA, between 2003 and 2006. Subsequently, he obtained his MD in Pediatrics from Long Island Jewish Hospital, New Hyde Park, New York, USA, between 2006 and 2008. Raizada is also a Board-certified Neonatologist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics (DABP).[8][9][10]
Career
changePolitical career
changeRaizada was also involved with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). In 2024, Raizada was elected as the President of the Bharatiya Liberal Party, where he continues to advocate for political reforms and alternative governance models.[11][12]
Media and Filmmaking
changeRaizada is also the Director and Producer of the web series Transparency: Pardarshita, which was released in 2020. The series highlights the need for transparency in political funding and governance, reflecting his commitment to political integrity.[13][14]
References
change- ↑ "NRI doctor's no-donation campaign against AAP, says Kejriwal misusing fund". India Today. 2017-01-05. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ↑ PTI (2024-07-16). "Bharatiya Liberal Party to contest 2025 Delhi Assembly elections". ThePrint. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ↑ "Anna Hazare to Arvind Kejriwal: Walk the talk on party funding". The Times of India. 2016-12-24. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ↑ Writer, Staff. "Health briefs -- Oct. 18". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ↑ https://www.hindustantimes.com/chandigarh/us-returned-doctor-front-runner-for-aap-ticket/story-OMyHQYUnHuTduo5UsFWBuO.html
- ↑ "NRIs stage protest against AAP over hiding foreign donations". The Times of India. 2017-01-25. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ↑ "Aam Aadmi Party Suspends Munish Kumar Raizada for 'Anti-Party Activity'". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ↑ "AAP suspends Lalu critic Munish Raizada from party". India Today. 2015-11-11. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ↑ "AAP's prominent NRI supporter says 'party down, but not out'". The Times of India. 2014-06-23. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ↑ https://cvn24.com/profile/tv-journalist-who-played-a-small-but-powerful-role-in-the-recently-released-web-series-transparency/[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Former AAP member brings out 6-episode web series on YouTube, claims Kejriwal's party 'deviated from principles'". www.timesnownews.com. 2022-01-21. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ↑ "अमेरिका में रहने वाले इस शख्स की केजरीवाल ने खुद की थी तारीफ, अब उसी ने खोला मोर्चा". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ↑ "'ट्रांसपैरेंसी : पारदर्शिता' दिखाएगी इंडिया अगेंस्ट करप्शन की कहानी, जनमानस को देगी झकझोर | Transparency: Pardarshita on the political developments in India". Patrika News (in Hindi). 2020-04-04. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ↑ www.hastakshep.com https://www.hastakshep.com/the-documentary-series-of-munish-raizada-films-opens-layers-of-corruption-inside-the-party-that-came-into-existence-from-the-anti-corruption-movement. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
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