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Tulshi Ram Sharma | |
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तुलसीराम शर्मा ‘कश्यप’ | |
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| 3rdSpeaker of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1985–1989 | |
| Preceded by | Sonam Tshering |
| Succeeded by | Dorjee Tshering |
| Member of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1979–1989 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Rajendra Prasad Uprety |
| Constituency | Regu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1939-02-11)11 February 1939 Chujachen Pam,East Sikkim,Kingdom of Sikkim |
| Died | 8 February 1998(1998-02-08) (aged 58) |
| Nationality |  IndianSikkimese (until 1975) |
| Occupation | Poet, writer, politician |
| Awards | Sahitya Akademi Award (1990) |
Tulsiram Sharma 'Kashyap' (11 February 1939 – 8 February 1998) was an Indian writer and politician in theNepali language fromSikkim, India. He is a recipient ofSahitya Academy Award in Nepali for his poetryAama in 1990. He is the second generation writers of modern era ofNepali literature who has contributed to all genres of literature.
Tulsiram Sharma (Kashyap) was born on February 11, 1939, to late Mr. and Mrs. Chandra Lal Sharma. His early education began in his village school established by his father. His second eldest brother Jai Narayan Shrama greatly influenced the tender mind of Tulsiram Sharma who was gradually introduced to the fascinating world ofGita and KRISHNA CHARITA. Such literary pilgrimage inculcated in him deep love for learning and he began to recite sacredShlokas from his early childhood.[citation needed]
Tulsiram Sharma passed his School Final Examination from Namchi High School in 1962, and graduated in 1971 as a private candidate.
After graduation he was appointed as a graduate teacher and posted to Rhenock and Chujachen Junior High School. From 1975 to 1977, he was deputed to S.S.B. where he discharged his duties as a Circle Organiser. Later, he joined politics and in 1979 general election he was elected and inducted into the Cabinet as Agricultural Minister. Subsequently, he was given Education portfolio. In the next term in 1984 he retained his seat and was elected as the Speaker of theSikkim Legislative Assembly.[1]
Tulsiram Sharma Kashyap's two well known books are MahakabyaJanmabhumi (1986) published by Ankura Prakashan andAma ( 1988) published by Aaja Ko Sikkim Prakashan.[2] His contribution to Nepali literature is considered significant. His other notable works areManthan andSikkim Hijo Dekhi Aaja Samma.[3]
Late Tulsiram Sharma "Kashyap" was the recipient of Bhanu Puraskar in 1987, andSahitya Akademi Award in 1990 for his Mahakabya "AMA". He was posthumously awarded the Sikkim State Award in recognition of his contribution in Nepali literature and language on August 15, 1999.Fri, May 18, 2018,GANGTOK,:
| Year | Constituency | Political Party | Result | Position | Votes | % Votes | % Margin | Deposit | Source | |
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| 1979 | Regu | SJP | Won | [4] | ||||||
| 1985 | SSP | Won | ||||||||
| 1989 | Independent | Lost | ||||||||
| 1994 | BJP | Lost | ||||||||
Tulsiram Sharma 'Kashyap' was the recipient of theBhanu Puraskar in 1987, andSahitya Akadami Award in 1990 for hisMahakavya"Aama". He was posthumously awarded theSikkim State Award in recognition of his contribution toNepali literature and language on 15 August 1999.
