Brajesh Mishra
Brajesh Chandra Mishra (29 September 1928 – 28 September 2012) was an Indian diplomat from the Indian Foreign Service and politician, best known for serving as Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's principal secretary and National Security Advisor from 1998 to 2004. He received Padma Vibhushan for his contribution
Brajesh Mishra | |
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Mishra in 2001 | |
| 1st National Security Advisor of India | |
| In office 19 November 1998 – 22 May 2004 | |
| Prime Minister | Atal Bihari Vajpayee |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | J. N. Dixit |
| 9th Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India | |
| In office 19 March 1998 – 22 May 2004 | |
| Prime Minister | Atal Bihari Vajpayee |
| Preceded by | N. N. Vohra |
| Succeeded by | T. K. A. Nair |
| Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations | |
| In office June 1979 – April 1981 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Brajesh Chandra Mishra 29 September 1928 |
| Died | 28 September 2012 (aged 84) New Delhi, India |
| Cause of death | Heart failure |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party (1991–98) |
| Parent | Dwarka Prasad Mishra (father) |
| Relatives | Sudhir Mishra (nephew) |
| Occupation | |
| Known for | India's first National Security Advisor and prime minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee's principal secretary |
| Awards | Padma Vibhushan |
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