Less Known Leader's of Indian Independence
There are numerous leaders associated with Indian Independence and here we will go through some of the less known leaders in Independence era.
SURENDRANATH BANNERJEA [1848 - 1928]
There are numerous leaders associated with Indian Independence and here we will go through some of the less known leaders in Independence era.
SURENDRANATH BANNERJEA [1848 - 1928]
SURENDRANATH BANNERJEA was a great Indian Patriot from Bengal. He was chosen for the Indian Civil Services in 1896 but was dismissed on controversial grounds. He was one of the founding members of the Indian National Congress and was elected its president twice. Surendranath Bannerjea also distinguished himself as a journalist.
He launched powerful press campaigns especially through his own paper Bengalee to spread nationalist sentiments throughout the country. He played a prominent role in the Swadeshi Movement and in movements launched against the partition of Bengal. In 1918, however, he left the congress. In 1921, he accepted the offer of the job of minister in local self - government and health, which was resented by other nationalists.
BEGUM SAFIA ABDUL WAJID
Begum Safia Abdul Wajid was born on September 5,1905 in Itah, Uttarpradesh in an educated and comparatively liberal Muslim family. She graduated from Isabella thowborne college and post graduated from Allahabad University. She also joined the Indian National Congress, which provided her the opportunity of voicing her opinions at a political level. In 1942, Begum safia took active part in the Quit India Movement. Because of which she had to lose a lucrative and prestigious job of a Lecturer in a Government College. After independence she continued to work for the emancipation of the masses.She was elected to the Uttarpradesh Assembly twice - In 1952 and 1957. Thereafter she took up social work but refrained from taking part in active politics.
BEGUM SAFIA ABDUL WAJID
Begum Safia Abdul Wajid was born on September 5,1905 in Itah, Uttarpradesh in an educated and comparatively liberal Muslim family. She graduated from Isabella thowborne college and post graduated from Allahabad University. She also joined the Indian National Congress, which provided her the opportunity of voicing her opinions at a political level. In 1942, Begum safia took active part in the Quit India Movement. Because of which she had to lose a lucrative and prestigious job of a Lecturer in a Government College. After independence she continued to work for the emancipation of the masses.She was elected to the Uttarpradesh Assembly twice - In 1952 and 1957. Thereafter she took up social work but refrained from taking part in active politics.
S. SRINIVASA IYENGAR [1874-1941]
S. SRINIVASA IYENGAR, a member of the Madras Senate who was the Advocate - General of Madras from 1916 to 1920, he fought to erase communal-based injustices as President of the Madras Social Reforms Association. But he gave up all the titles including the Advocate-Generalship and withdrew from the Legislative council in order to protest against the killing of his own countrymen in Jallianwala Bagh.
A Swarajist, he was made deputy leader of the opposition in the Central Legislative Assembly. He participated in the swarajist walkout in 1928. He expressed dissatisfaction with the Nehru report on Independence. His political career came to an end in 1930.
Dr. CHAMPAKARAMAN PILLAI [1891-1934]
DR. CHAMPAKARAMAN PILLAI became involved in Anti British politics while he was still a student. He left India in 1908 for Germany and enrolled himself at the university of Berlin, where he obtained a Doctorate Degree in Engineering, Politics and Economics. He continued with his Patriotic ventures and organized the International Pro-India Committee at zurich, Switzerland. During the First World War, he organized the Indian National Volunteer Corps in Germany to enlist Indian Soldiers. He also persueded a German Government to help end the colonial rule in India.
In 1914, he founded the Indian National Party at Berlin with the help of Lala Hardayal, Tarakath das, C.K.Chakravarthy and Harmbalal gupta. Later [1919], he organized the League of Repressed Nations. He also joined the Pan-German Nationalist Party. At one point of time, he was involved in a conflict with Adolf Hitler over the latter's remarks about India. He died in 1934.
Dr. CHAMPAKARAMAN PILLAI [1891-1934]
DR. CHAMPAKARAMAN PILLAI became involved in Anti British politics while he was still a student. He left India in 1908 for Germany and enrolled himself at the university of Berlin, where he obtained a Doctorate Degree in Engineering, Politics and Economics. He continued with his Patriotic ventures and organized the International Pro-India Committee at zurich, Switzerland. During the First World War, he organized the Indian National Volunteer Corps in Germany to enlist Indian Soldiers. He also persueded a German Government to help end the colonial rule in India.
In 1914, he founded the Indian National Party at Berlin with the help of Lala Hardayal, Tarakath das, C.K.Chakravarthy and Harmbalal gupta. Later [1919], he organized the League of Repressed Nations. He also joined the Pan-German Nationalist Party. At one point of time, he was involved in a conflict with Adolf Hitler over the latter's remarks about India. He died in 1934.
SWAMI SARASWATI SAHAJANAND [1889-1950]
SWAMI SARASWATI SAHAJANAND was a staunch upholder of the peasants cause.He mobilised the peasants of Bihar to resist feudal oppression. He set up the Sitaram Ashram and was the Bihar Kisan Sabha's first president [1929]. Later he became the president of the All India Kisan Sabha. He demanded several agrarian reforms such as abolition of Zamindari and creation of peasant proprietorship. As the editor of Bhoomihari Brahmin and the Lok Sangraha, he brought to light several hardships faced by peasants. He also wrote books dealing with peasants concerns. Because of his selfless services he came to known as Kisan Pran.
Swami Saraswati was also involved in the freedom struggle. He joined the Non-Co operation Movement and the Civil Disobedience Movement. He was imprisoned for refusing to bide by the salt law[1930] and for participating in the individual Satyagraha [1940].
BHULABHAI DESAI [1877-1946]
Bhulabhai Desai was born in Surat in an agriculturist family. He was educated at calcutta and served as a Advocate General of Bombay for sometime. In 1916, he joined the Home Rule Movement and in 1930, he became the member of the Indian National Congress. He was imprisoned for a year for taking part in the Civil Disobedience Movement. He represented the congress in the Central Legislative Assembly for nine years. In 1944, Desai, as the Leader of the Congress in the Assembly, played a significant role in negotiations between the Muslim league and the congress over the issue of the formation of an Interim Government at the Center.
The negotiations resulted in the Desai- Liaquat pact [Liaquat ali khan was the deputy leader of the Muslim league in the Assembly]. The last among Desai's memorable achievements was his defence of the prisoners of the Indian National Army. Bhulahai Deasi in 1946.
M.A.ANSARI [1880-1936]
M.A.Ansari studied medicine and qualified as a Surgeon. In 1912-13, he played an important role in organizing the All India Medical Mission to Turkey. He later joined Home Rule League Movement and participated in the Non-Cooperation and the Khilafat movement.He was elected the General Secretary of Congress in 1927.
In 1928, he presided over the All Parties Conference and Convention. He was arrested and remained imprisoned from 1930-32. M.A. Ansari is also regarded as one of the India's greatest educationists. He was closely associated with the founding of Jamia Milla Islamia in 1920.
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BHULABHAI DESAI [1877-1946]
Bhulabhai Desai was born in Surat in an agriculturist family. He was educated at calcutta and served as a Advocate General of Bombay for sometime. In 1916, he joined the Home Rule Movement and in 1930, he became the member of the Indian National Congress. He was imprisoned for a year for taking part in the Civil Disobedience Movement. He represented the congress in the Central Legislative Assembly for nine years. In 1944, Desai, as the Leader of the Congress in the Assembly, played a significant role in negotiations between the Muslim league and the congress over the issue of the formation of an Interim Government at the Center.
The negotiations resulted in the Desai- Liaquat pact [Liaquat ali khan was the deputy leader of the Muslim league in the Assembly]. The last among Desai's memorable achievements was his defence of the prisoners of the Indian National Army. Bhulahai Deasi in 1946.
M.A.ANSARI [1880-1936]
M.A.Ansari studied medicine and qualified as a Surgeon. In 1912-13, he played an important role in organizing the All India Medical Mission to Turkey. He later joined Home Rule League Movement and participated in the Non-Cooperation and the Khilafat movement.He was elected the General Secretary of Congress in 1927.
In 1928, he presided over the All Parties Conference and Convention. He was arrested and remained imprisoned from 1930-32. M.A. Ansari is also regarded as one of the India's greatest educationists. He was closely associated with the founding of Jamia Milla Islamia in 1920.
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