Narayan Datt Tiwari

Narayan Datt Tiwari was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, leading the Congress government. His first tenure focused on land reforms and education, but was cut short by the fall of the Congress government at the centre.

Tiwari returned as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for a second term. His tenure saw the implementation of the Mandal Commission recommendations and faced challenges from the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.

After the creation of Uttarakhand, Tiwari was appointed as the first Chief Minister of the new state. He oversaw the initial development and infrastructure projects in the hill state.

At the age of 89, Tiwari was embroiled in a paternity scandal when a woman claimed he was the father of her child. DNA tests confirmed his paternity, leading to public controversy and damage to his reputation.