Balkavi Bairagi | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament of Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh[1] | |
| In office 1998–2004 | |
| Member of Parliament of Lok Sabha from Madhya Pradesh[1] | |
| In office 1984–1989 | |
| Cabinet Minister in Madhya Pradesh Government[1] for
Ministry of Food and Civil Supplies Ministry of Language and Tourism | |
| In office 1980–1985 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nandram Das Bairagi 10 February 1931 Manasa, Madhya Pradesh, British India |
| Died | 13 May 2018 (aged 87) Manasa, Madhya Pradesh |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Parent | Mahant Dwarka Das Bairagi |
| Residence | Manasa, Madhya Pradesh |
Balkavi Bairagi (born Nand Ramdas Bairagi; 10 February 1931 – 13 May 2018) popularly known Rastrakavi Balkavi Bairagi[2] was a Hindi poet, film lyricist and politician from India. His songs in Malvi, such as the very popular 'Panihari' (A woman carrying water) gave a stage to Malvi,a Hindi dialect spoken in the region of Malva (Malwa) in the mainstream Hindi poetry scenario. He was one of the several who have been hailed as a Rashtrakavi ('national poet'). He was a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh from 1998 to 2004.