Name the congress leader who played an important role for the merger of Congress and the Jharkhand Party (JHP).

Binodananda Jha
Bindhyeswari Dubey
Narayan Dutt Tewari
Vinod Bihari Mahato

The correct answer is: C. Narayan Dutt Tewari.

Narayan Dutt Tewari was a senior Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 1985 to 1989. He was also a member of the Indian National Congress and a former Union Minister.

Tewari was born in 1927 in the village of Deoria in Uttar Pradesh. He was educated at the University of Allahabad, where he obtained a degree in law. After graduating, he joined the Indian National Congress and began his political career.

Tewari held various positions in the Uttar Pradesh government before being appointed Chief Minister in 1985. During his tenure as Chief Minister, he focused on development and social welfare. He also played a key role in the merger of the Congress and the Jharkhand Party (JHP).

Tewari was a member of the Rajya Sabha from 1996 to 2002. He was also a member of the Lok Sabha from 1971 to 1977 and from 1980 to 1984.

Tewari died in 2017 at the age of 90.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Binodananda Jha was a member of the Janata Dal.
  • Bindhyeswari Dubey was a member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist).
  • Vinod Bihari Mahato was a member of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha.