Saket is alumnus of St Stephen’s College and IIM Calcutta and son of Nripendra Misra, former principal secretary to PM Modi. He is also a nominated member of UP Legislative Council.
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Jay Shri Ram agale mahine ka ration mujhe nahin diya Gaya
Saket ji,
You have taken a great step I’m from Gonda permanently settled in Lucknow. Wish you a Happy political life