Umanath Bali

Umanath Bali
Origin India

Rai Umanath Bali belonged to the erstwhile family of Rampur-Daryabad Estate in Oudh. Rai Umanath Bali founded an institution for Indian music in Lucknow now known as Bhatkhande Music Institute University. He was a Member of Legislative Council of Uttar Pradesh and also represented Barabanki district as the Chairman of its District Board. He was an ardent Congressman and was affiliated to the Indian National Congress. He was a Member of the British Indian Association, Oudh (also called the Anjuman-e-Hind, Oudh) - an Organisation of the Taluqdars of Oudh.

He also established the Bhatkhande Sangit Vidyapith at Lucknow, an examining and affiliating body that conducts examinations and awards diplomas in Vocal, Instrumental and Indian Classical Dance and Music. Today, the Bhatkhande Sangit Vidyapith is managed by his grandson, Rai Swareshwar Bali under the Presidency of Former Agriculture Minister & Several time Member of parliament, Raja Anand Singh.

Today, the Rai Umanath Bali Auditorium in Lucknow and Rai Umanath Bali Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Daryabad is named after him.

Family

Rai Umanath Bali was survived by four sons and two daughters. His eldest son, Brajeshwar Bali succeeded him as the Vice President of Bhatkhande Sangit Vidyapith.

His grandson, Rai Swareshwar Bali, is now the Vice President of Bhatkhande Sangit Vidyapith. Swareshwar has also been involved in Politics of Barabanki District, changing political parties from time to time.[1] His great-grandson, Sanidhya Sanjai Bali, was actively involved in student and youth politics[2][3] of the Indian National Congress. Though, he is currently working as a Psephologist, Pollster & Political Strategist under his startup, ARIES.

References

  1. ↑ "Mayawati's BSP perfect choice for UP royal families". www.merinews.com. Retrieved 2016-01-15.
  2. ↑ "MBAs, IITians respond to Rahul's 'talent search' offer". Retrieved 2016-01-15.
  3. ↑ "‘Talent hunt’ for UP Youth Cong kicks off - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 2016-01-15. C1 control character in |title= at position 1 (help)


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