Umesh Dwivedi
Umesh Dwivedi is an Indian politician from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) who serves as a Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council. He has been active in organisational responsibilities within the BJP Uttar Pradesh unit and is known for his role in membership drives, teacher constituency politics, and state-level political strategy.[1]
Early life and education
Dwivedi was born in Uttar Pradesh. Several reports note his long-term association with teacher organisations and BJP’s grassroots activities.[1]
Political career
Rise within the Bharatiya Janata Party
Dwivedi entered mainstream BJP organisational work after being active in teacher and educational groups. His shift towards full-time political activity was marked by his formal association with the BJP in 2019.[1]
Member of Legislative Council
Dwivedi was elected twice as a Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council from the Lucknow Teachers’ Constituency. His second victory in 2020 was widely covered in the media, where he secured a significant margin.[2] Hindi news sources also reported his ability to overcome expected political equations in the constituency.[3]
Controversies
In 2021, Dwivedi was mentioned in reports after expressing support for the family of Vikas Dubey, a gangster killed in an encounter. Media coverage focused on his statements regarding the family’s treatment.[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Pioneer, The. "MLC Umesh Dwivedi along with teachers' leaders join BJP". The Pioneer. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
- ^ "BJP's Umesh Dwivedi wins on Lucknow Teachers seat with 7,065 votes". Inshorts - Stay Informed. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
- ^ "सभी समीकरणों को ध्वस्त कर दूसरी बार एमएलसी बने उमेश - Umesh becomes MLC for the second time by collapsing all equations". Jagran. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
- ^ "Uttar Pradesh BJP lawmaker lends support to kin of gangster Vikas Dubey". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 16 November 2025.