Nityanand Swami (politician)

Nityanand Swami
1st Chief Minister of Uttaranchal
In office
9 November 2000 – 29 October 2001
Preceded byOffice Established
Succeeded byBhagat Singh Koshyari
Chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council
In office
23 May 1996 – 8 November 2000
Preceded byShiv Prasad Gupta
Succeeded byOm Prakash Sharma (acting)
Personal details
BornNityanand Sharma
27 December 1927
Died12 December 2012(2012-12-12) (aged 84)
PartyBharatiya Janata Party
SpouseChandrakanta Sharma
Children4

Nityanand Swami (born Nityanand Sharma, 27 December 1927 – 12 December 2012) was the chief minister of the Indian state of Uttarakhand, named Uttaranchal during his administration. He was the first chief minister of the state, serving from 9 November 2000 to 29 October 2001.