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'''Saket Misra''' (साकेत मिश्र) (born 24 July 1971) is a career asset manager and investment banker. As a way of giving back to society, he has become involved in social action and community service in recent years. Saket is a nominated member of [[Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council]] since April 2023..<ref>{{Cite web |title=कौन हैं साकेत मिश्रा? जिन्हें BJP भेज रही विधान परिषद, क्या PM नरेंद्र मोदी की राह पर CM योगी आदित्यनाथ |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/metro/lucknow/politics/who-is-saket-mishra-bjp-is-sending-to-legislative-council-is-cm-yogi-adityanath-on-path-of-pm-narendra-modi/articleshow/99203103.cms |access-date=2023-07-11 |website=Navbharat Times |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-04 |title=UP में MLC पद के BJP के 6 नॉमिनेशन, नृपेंद्र मिश्रा के बेटे, AMU के कुलपति का नाम भी सूची में शामिल |url=https://hindi.theprint.in/india/bjp-in-up-nominates-6-as-mlcs-nripendra-misras-son-saket-amu-v-c-party-varanasi-chief-on-list/511512/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=कौन हैं साकेत मिश्रा, पूर्वांचल में नए ब्राह्मण चेहरे तलाश रही बीजेपी ने बनाया विधानपरिषद सदस्य |url=https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/india/up-uttarakhand/uttar-pradesh/saket-mishra-tariq-mansuri-lalji-prasad-nirmal-rajnikant-maheshwari-and-hansraj-vishwakarma-nominated-mlc/1638243 |access-date=2023-07-11 |website=Zee News |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-04 |title=IIM graduate, ex-banker, 'social worker', MP aspirant: Saket Misra's route to UP Legislative Council |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/iim-graduate-ex-banker-social-worker-saket-misra-up-legislative-council-8538350/ |access-date=2023-07-09 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-04 |title=यूपी में नए बने MLC को CM योगी ने दी शुभकामनाएं |url=https://up.punjabkesari.in/uttar-pradesh/news/cm-yogi-congratulates-newly-appointed-mlc-in-up-1796814 |access-date=2023-07-11 |website=punjabkesari}}</ref>
'''Saket Misra''' ([[Hindi]]: साकेत मिश्र; born 24 July 1971) is an Indian politician and former career asset manager and investment banker. As a way of giving back to society, he has become involved in social action and community service in recent years. Saket is a nominated member of [[Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council]] since April 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=कौन हैं साकेत मिश्रा? जिन्हें BJP भेज रही विधान परिषद, क्या PM नरेंद्र मोदी की राह पर CM योगी आदित्यनाथ |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/metro/lucknow/politics/who-is-saket-mishra-bjp-is-sending-to-legislative-council-is-cm-yogi-adityanath-on-path-of-pm-narendra-modi/articleshow/99203103.cms |access-date=2023-07-11 |website=Navbharat Times |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-04 |title=UP में MLC पद के BJP के 6 नॉमिनेशन, नृपेंद्र मिश्रा के बेटे, AMU के कुलपति का नाम भी सूची में शामिल |url=https://hindi.theprint.in/india/bjp-in-up-nominates-6-as-mlcs-nripendra-misras-son-saket-amu-v-c-party-varanasi-chief-on-list/511512/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=कौन हैं साकेत मिश्रा, पूर्वांचल में नए ब्राह्मण चेहरे तलाश रही बीजेपी ने बनाया विधानपरिषद सदस्य |url=https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/india/up-uttarakhand/uttar-pradesh/saket-mishra-tariq-mansuri-lalji-prasad-nirmal-rajnikant-maheshwari-and-hansraj-vishwakarma-nominated-mlc/1638243 |access-date=2023-07-11 |website=Zee News |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-04 |title=IIM graduate, ex-banker, 'social worker', MP aspirant: Saket Misra's route to UP Legislative Council |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/iim-graduate-ex-banker-social-worker-saket-misra-up-legislative-council-8538350/ |access-date=2023-07-09 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-04 |title=यूपी में नए बने MLC को CM योगी ने दी शुभकामनाएं |url=https://up.punjabkesari.in/uttar-pradesh/news/cm-yogi-congratulates-newly-appointed-mlc-in-up-1796814 |access-date=2023-07-11 |website=punjabkesari}}</ref>

Saket has been selected as a candidate from the [[Shravasti Lok Sabha constituency]] for the [[2024 Indian general election|Lok Sabha Elections 2024]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=IIM to investment banking, son of Modi’s ex-principal secy — who is BJP’s Shravasti pick Saket Misra |url=https://theprint.in/politics/iim-to-investment-banking-son-of-modis-ex-principal-secy-who-is-bjps-shravasti-pick-saket-misra/1987886/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Son of PM’s former aide is BJP pick for Shravasti seat |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/son-of-pms-former-aide-is-bjp-pick-for-shravasti-seat-9192719/}}</ref>.


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Saket was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. His father, Shri [[Nripendra Misra]], hails from Deoria and is a former IAS officer. His mother, Smt. Kusum Misra, is a housewife and belongs to Shravasti (formerly Bahraich). Given his father’s transferable job, Saket studied at various schools in India and the United States. He attended [[St. Stephen's College, Delhi|St. Stephen’s College]] and graduated with a B.A. (Honours) in Economics. At St. Stephen’s, he received the Rajpal Memorial Award. He then pursued his MBA at [[Indian Institute of Management Calcutta|IIM Calcutta]] and double-majored in Finance and Marketing.
Misra was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. His father, [[Nripendra Misra]], hails from Deoria and is a former IAS officer. His mother, Smt. Kusum Misra, is a housewife and belongs to Shravasti (formerly Bahraich). Given his father’s transferable job, Saket studied at various schools in India and the United States. He attended [[St. Stephen's College, Delhi|St. Stephen’s College]] and graduated with a B.A. (Honours) in Economics. At St. Stephen’s, he received the Rajpal Memorial Award. He then pursued his MBA at [[Indian Institute of Management Calcutta|IIM Calcutta]] and double-majored in Finance and Marketing.


Saket has also attended advanced courses at [[Harvard Business School]] and [[London Business School]].
Misra has also attended advanced courses at [[Harvard Business School]] and [[London Business School]].


== Career ==
== Career ==
Saket was selected for the [[Indian Police Service]] in 1994 (UP cadre). He pursued a career in Investment Banking.
Misra was selected for the [[Indian Police Service]] in 1994 (UP cadre). He pursued a career in Investment Banking.


'''Banking:''' After opting out of the Indian Police Service in 1994, Saket began his investment banking career with [[Deutsche Bank]]. He worked with Deutsche Bank in India, Hong Kong, and Singapore, including in senior regional management roles. Subsequently, he joined [[Royal Bank of Scotland]] and, as a Managing Director, handled many Asia-Pacific responsibilities.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-07-11 |title=Saket Misra, RBS's Head of International Banking for Singapore |url=http://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/saket-misra-rbs-head-international-063900120.html |access-date=2023-07-09 |website=Yahoo Finance |language=en-SG}}</ref> Saket then returned to India and became CEO of an NBFC.
'''Banking:''' After opting out of the Indian Police Service in 1994, Misra began his investment banking career with [[Deutsche Bank]]. He worked with Deutsche Bank in India, Hong Kong, and Singapore, including in senior regional management roles. Subsequently, he joined [[Royal Bank of Scotland]] and, as a Managing Director, handled many Asia-Pacific responsibilities.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-07-11 |title=Misra Misra, RBS's Head of International Banking for Singapore |url=http://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/Misra-misra-rbs-head-international-063900120.html |access-date=2023-07-09 |website=Yahoo Finance |language=en-SG}}</ref> Misra then returned to India and became CEO of an NBFC.


'''Teaching:''' Saket Misra has always been passionate about guiding India’s youth. In addition to speaking at schools and colleges, he serves as an Adjunct Faculty at the [[Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs]].
'''Teaching:''' Misra has always been passionate about guiding India’s youth. In addition to speaking at schools and colleges, he serves as an Adjunct Faculty at the [[Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs]].


'''Poorvanchal Vikas Board –''' In 2019, Saket was appointed Advisor, Poorvanchal Vikas Board, to provide ideas for the holistic development of Eastern Uttar Pradesh. He travelled across eastern Uttar Pradesh, and was enriched by the knowledge gained from on-the-ground interactions with the people. Bringing together his international experience and insights from his observations across Poorvanchal, he came up with policy proposals for the Uttar Pradesh government’s consideration.<ref>{{Cite web |title=श्रावस्ती जन बौद्धिक गोष्ठी का आयोजन:पूर्वांचल विकास बोर्ड के सलाहकार साकेत मिश्रा ने लिया भाग, बोले- क्षेत्र का विकास तभी संभव, जब जन-जन में बौद्धिक विकास हो |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/uttar-pradesh/shrawasti/news/purvanchal-development-board-advisor-saket-mishra-participated-in-shravasti-public-intellectual-seminar-128913466.html |website=Dainik Bhaskar}}</ref>
'''Poorvanchal Vikas Board –''' In 2019, Misra was appointed Advisor, Poorvanchal Vikas Board, to provide ideas for the holistic development of Eastern Uttar Pradesh. He travelled across eastern Uttar Pradesh, and was enriched by the knowledge gained from on-the-ground interactions with the people. Bringing together his international experience and insights from his observations across Poorvanchal, he came up with policy proposals for the Uttar Pradesh government’s consideration.<ref>{{Cite web |title=श्रावस्ती जन बौद्धिक गोष्ठी का आयोजन:पूर्वांचल विकास बोर्ड के सलाहकार साकेत मिश्रा ने लिया भाग, बोले- क्षेत्र का विकास तभी संभव, जब जन-जन में बौद्धिक विकास हो |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/uttar-pradesh/shrawasti/news/purvanchal-development-board-advisor-Misra-mishra-participated-in-shravasti-public-intellectual-seminar-128913466.html |website=Dainik Bhaskar}}</ref>


== Community Service ==
== Community Service ==
Saket is passionate about the country and wants to contribute to India’s resurgence as an economic power and a force for good on the global stage. He wants to create opportunities for the underprivileged in India to achieve their potential and to get rights that have been denied for a long time. While overseas, he helped organise international conferences that showcased the New India and tried to build consensus about fairer access to the global commons. He has been a speaker at multiple investment seminars to attract investment to India. He worked with social enterprises like the [[Singapore Indian Development Association]] and collected resources for providing assistance to those hurt by natural calamities.
Misra is passionate about the country and wants to contribute to India’s resurgence as an economic power and a force for good on the global stage. He wants to create opportunities for the underprivileged in India to achieve their potential and to get rights that have been denied for a long time. While overseas, he helped organize international conferences that showcased the New India and tried to build consensus about fairer access to the global commons. He has been a speaker at multiple investment seminars to attract investment to India. He worked with social enterprises like the [[Singapore Indian Development Association]] and collected resources for providing assistance to those hurt by natural calamities.


Coming back to India, Saket focused on improving lives in Poorvanchal (Eastern Uttar Pradesh). He has fought against injustice and the exploitation of the underprivileged. He has also worked to channel CSR initiatives to the needy in Poorvanchal, ensuring no leakages and efficient use of resources. As an Advisor to the Poorvanchal Vikas Board, Saket was able to identify major gaps in health, education, and transport in various districts that were then acted upon.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-09-11 |title=श्रावस्ती जन बौद्धिक गोष्ठी का आयोजन: पूर्वांचल विकास बोर्ड के सलाहकार साकेत मिश्रा ने लिया भाग, बोले- क्षेत्र का विकास तभी संभव, जब जन-जन में बौद्धिक विकास हो |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/uttar-pradesh/shrawasti/news/purvanchal-development-board-advisor-saket-mishra-participated-in-shravasti-public-intellectual-seminar-128913466.html |access-date=2023-07-09 |website=Dainik Bhaskar |language=hi}}</ref>
Coming back to India, Misra focused on improving lives in Poorvanchal (Eastern Uttar Pradesh). He has fought against injustice and the exploitation of the underprivileged. He has also worked to channel CSR initiatives to the needy in Poorvanchal, ensuring no leakages and efficient use of resources. As an Advisor to the Poorvanchal Vikas Board, Misra was able to identify major gaps in health, education, and transport in various districts that were then acted upon.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-09-11 |title=श्रावस्ती जन बौद्धिक गोष्ठी का आयोजन: पूर्वांचल विकास बोर्ड के सलाहकार साकेत मिश्रा ने लिया भाग, बोले- क्षेत्र का विकास तभी संभव, जब जन-जन में बौद्धिक विकास हो |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/uttar-pradesh/shrawasti/news/purvanchal-development-board-advisor-saket-mishra-participated-in-shravasti-public-intellectual-seminar-128913466.html |access-date=2023-07-09 |website=Dainik Bhaskar |language=hi}}</ref>

Through his efforts, considerable relief was provided to rural citizens in Poorvanchal during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], including two oxygen plants, medicines, oxygen concentrators and free telemedicine services in many districts. By providing improved health equipment, e.g., ultrasound machines, he has helped bridge the gap between urban and rural medical facilities.

As a believer in using digital delivery to bridge the gap in access to quality education, Saket has donated SmartClasses to multiple schools in Balrampur, Shravasti, and other districts.


== Political career ==
== Political career ==
Saket’s entry into politics was an offshoot of his community service. Inspired by the transformational efforts of Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]], he too wanted to make a humble contribution.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-06-14 |title='I didn't think about politics, wanted to do social service' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/i-didnt-think-about-politics-wanted-to-do-social-service/articleshow/100978985.cms? |access-date=2023-07-09 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> He was nominated as Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AMU V-C, Nripendra Misra's son among 6 names proposed for Legislative Council |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/lucknow/amu-v-c-nripendra-misras-son-among-6-names-proposed-for-legislative-council-8534395/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=BJP in UP nominates 6 as MLCs. |url=https://theprint.in/india/bjp-in-up-nominates-6-as-mlcs-nripendra-misras-son-saket-amu-v-c-party-varanasi-chief-on-list/1495493/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-04 |title=IPS से MLC बनने का सफर साकेत मिश्रा ने कुछ यूं तय किया, जानें BJP ने क्यों दी ये जिम्मेदारी |url=https://www.uptak.in/top-stories/bjp-saket-mishra-ex-ips-up-legislative-council-member-profile-story |access-date=2023-07-11 |website=UP Tak |language=hi}}</ref>
His entry into politics was an offshoot of his community service.{{citation needed|date=July 2024}} Inspired by the transformational efforts of Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]], he too wanted to make a humble contribution.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-06-14 |title='I didn't think about politics, wanted to do social service' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/i-didnt-think-about-politics-wanted-to-do-social-service/articleshow/100978985.cms? |access-date=2023-07-09 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> He was nominated as Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AMU V-C, Nripendra Misra's son among 6 names proposed for Legislative Council |date=3 April 2023 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/lucknow/amu-v-c-nripendra-misras-son-among-6-names-proposed-for-legislative-council-8534395/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=BJP in UP nominates 6 as MLCs. |website=[[ThePrint]] |date=4 April 2023 |url=https://theprint.in/india/bjp-in-up-nominates-6-as-mlcs-nripendra-misras-son-saket-amu-v-c-party-varanasi-chief-on-list/1495493/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-04 |title=IPS से MLC बनने का सफर साकेत मिश्रा ने कुछ यूं तय किया, जानें BJP ने क्यों दी ये जिम्मेदारी |url=https://www.uptak.in/top-stories/bjp-saket-mishra-ex-ips-up-legislative-council-member-profile-story |access-date=2023-07-11 |website=UP Tak |language=hi}}</ref> Saket lost as a candidate from the [[Shravasti Lok Sabha constituency]] for the [[2024 Indian general election|Lok Sabha Elections 2024]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=IIM to investment banking, son of Modi's ex-principal secy — who is BJP's Shravasti pick Saket Misra |website=[[ThePrint]] |date=4 March 2024 |url=https://theprint.in/politics/iim-to-investment-banking-son-of-modis-ex-principal-secy-who-is-bjps-shravasti-pick-saket-misra/1987886/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Son of PM's former aide is BJP pick for Shravasti seat |date=3 March 2024 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/son-of-pms-former-aide-is-bjp-pick-for-shravasti-seat-9192719/}}</ref>


== Other Engagements ==
== Other Engagements ==
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== Family ==
== Family ==
Saket’s family consists of his wife and two children.
Saket’s family consists of his wife and two children.{{citation needed|date=August 2024}}


Saket's maternal grandfather, the late Badlu Ram Shukla, was one of the most senior lawyers in the Purvanchal area. He himself funded the education of thousands of youth. He was one of the founders of the Praja Socialist Party and represented Bahraich as a Member of Parliament and a Member of Legislative Assembly.
Saket's maternal grandfather, the late Badlu Ram Shukla, was one of the most senior lawyers in the Purvanchal area. He himself funded the education of thousands of youths. He was one of the founders of the Praja Socialist Party and represented Bahraich as a Member of Parliament and a Member of Legislative Assembly.{{citation needed|date=August 2024}}


== Award and honours ==
== Award and honours ==
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== References ==
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Latest revision as of 01:11, 21 November 2024

Saket Misra
Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative council
Incumbent
Assumed office
2023
ConstituencyNominated By Governor
Personal details
Born (1971-07-24) 24 July 1971 (age 53)
Lucknow
NationalityIndian
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
ParentNripendra Misra (father)
Alma materSt. Stephen's College, Delhi
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
Harvard Business School
London Business School

Saket Misra (Hindi: साकेत मिश्र; born 24 July 1971) is an Indian politician and former career asset manager and investment banker. As a way of giving back to society, he has become involved in social action and community service in recent years. Saket is a nominated member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council since April 2023.[1][2][3][4][5]

Early life and education

[edit]

Misra was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. His father, Nripendra Misra, hails from Deoria and is a former IAS officer. His mother, Smt. Kusum Misra, is a housewife and belongs to Shravasti (formerly Bahraich). Given his father’s transferable job, Saket studied at various schools in India and the United States. He attended St. Stephen’s College and graduated with a B.A. (Honours) in Economics. At St. Stephen’s, he received the Rajpal Memorial Award. He then pursued his MBA at IIM Calcutta and double-majored in Finance and Marketing.

Misra has also attended advanced courses at Harvard Business School and London Business School.

Career

[edit]

Misra was selected for the Indian Police Service in 1994 (UP cadre). He pursued a career in Investment Banking.

Banking: After opting out of the Indian Police Service in 1994, Misra began his investment banking career with Deutsche Bank. He worked with Deutsche Bank in India, Hong Kong, and Singapore, including in senior regional management roles. Subsequently, he joined Royal Bank of Scotland and, as a Managing Director, handled many Asia-Pacific responsibilities.[6] Misra then returned to India and became CEO of an NBFC.

Teaching: Misra has always been passionate about guiding India’s youth. In addition to speaking at schools and colleges, he serves as an Adjunct Faculty at the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.

Poorvanchal Vikas Board – In 2019, Misra was appointed Advisor, Poorvanchal Vikas Board, to provide ideas for the holistic development of Eastern Uttar Pradesh. He travelled across eastern Uttar Pradesh, and was enriched by the knowledge gained from on-the-ground interactions with the people. Bringing together his international experience and insights from his observations across Poorvanchal, he came up with policy proposals for the Uttar Pradesh government’s consideration.[7]

Community Service

[edit]

Misra is passionate about the country and wants to contribute to India’s resurgence as an economic power and a force for good on the global stage. He wants to create opportunities for the underprivileged in India to achieve their potential and to get rights that have been denied for a long time. While overseas, he helped organize international conferences that showcased the New India and tried to build consensus about fairer access to the global commons. He has been a speaker at multiple investment seminars to attract investment to India. He worked with social enterprises like the Singapore Indian Development Association and collected resources for providing assistance to those hurt by natural calamities.

Coming back to India, Misra focused on improving lives in Poorvanchal (Eastern Uttar Pradesh). He has fought against injustice and the exploitation of the underprivileged. He has also worked to channel CSR initiatives to the needy in Poorvanchal, ensuring no leakages and efficient use of resources. As an Advisor to the Poorvanchal Vikas Board, Misra was able to identify major gaps in health, education, and transport in various districts that were then acted upon.[8]

Political career

[edit]

His entry into politics was an offshoot of his community service.[citation needed] Inspired by the transformational efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he too wanted to make a humble contribution.[9] He was nominated as Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council.[10][11][12] Saket lost as a candidate from the Shravasti Lok Sabha constituency for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024.[13][14]

Other Engagements

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Founded the Aabhar Trust, which provides assistance to the children of martyred police service personnel. The trust is entirely funded by Saket and his family from their salaries and savings.

Frequent contributor to national newspapers[15] (Economic Times, Business Standard, Times of India, Dainik Jagran etc.,) and on debates hosted by national news channels like CNN, CNBC, etc. on economics, development, and the cross-over between international strategy, politics, and economics.

Family

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Saket’s family consists of his wife and two children.[citation needed]

Saket's maternal grandfather, the late Badlu Ram Shukla, was one of the most senior lawyers in the Purvanchal area. He himself funded the education of thousands of youths. He was one of the founders of the Praja Socialist Party and represented Bahraich as a Member of Parliament and a Member of Legislative Assembly.[citation needed]

Award and honours

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Saket received Bharat Gaurav Puraskar in 2021 for social service and contribution to society.

References

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  1. ^ "कौन हैं साकेत मिश्रा? जिन्हें BJP भेज रही विधान परिषद, क्या PM नरेंद्र मोदी की राह पर CM योगी आदित्यनाथ". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  2. ^ "UP में MLC पद के BJP के 6 नॉमिनेशन, नृपेंद्र मिश्रा के बेटे, AMU के कुलपति का नाम भी सूची में शामिल". 4 April 2024.
  3. ^ "कौन हैं साकेत मिश्रा, पूर्वांचल में नए ब्राह्मण चेहरे तलाश रही बीजेपी ने बनाया विधानपरिषद सदस्य". Zee News (in Hindi). Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  4. ^ "IIM graduate, ex-banker, 'social worker', MP aspirant: Saket Misra's route to UP Legislative Council". The Indian Express. 4 April 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  5. ^ "यूपी में नए बने MLC को CM योगी ने दी शुभकामनाएं". punjabkesari. 4 April 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  6. ^ "Misra Misra, RBS's Head of International Banking for Singapore". Yahoo Finance. 11 July 2014. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  7. ^ "श्रावस्ती जन बौद्धिक गोष्ठी का आयोजन:पूर्वांचल विकास बोर्ड के सलाहकार साकेत मिश्रा ने लिया भाग, बोले- क्षेत्र का विकास तभी संभव, जब जन-जन में बौद्धिक विकास हो". Dainik Bhaskar.
  8. ^ "श्रावस्ती जन बौद्धिक गोष्ठी का आयोजन: पूर्वांचल विकास बोर्ड के सलाहकार साकेत मिश्रा ने लिया भाग, बोले- क्षेत्र का विकास तभी संभव, जब जन-जन में बौद्धिक विकास हो". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 11 September 2021. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  9. ^ "'I didn't think about politics, wanted to do social service'". The Times of India. 14 June 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  10. ^ "AMU V-C, Nripendra Misra's son among 6 names proposed for Legislative Council". 3 April 2023.
  11. ^ "BJP in UP nominates 6 as MLCs". ThePrint. 4 April 2023.
  12. ^ "IPS से MLC बनने का सफर साकेत मिश्रा ने कुछ यूं तय किया, जानें BJP ने क्यों दी ये जिम्मेदारी". UP Tak (in Hindi). 4 April 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  13. ^ "IIM to investment banking, son of Modi's ex-principal secy — who is BJP's Shravasti pick Saket Misra". ThePrint. 4 March 2024.
  14. ^ "Son of PM's former aide is BJP pick for Shravasti seat". 3 March 2024.
  15. ^ Misra, Saket. "PM Modi's impact on India".
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