Source: News on Air
Context: Prime Minister paid tribute to educationist and social reformer Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya on his birth anniversary.
About Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya:
- Birth: Born on December 25, 1861, in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
- Education: Studied at Muir Central College, Allahabad, graduating in 1884.
- Profession: Began as a teacher, later practiced law at Allahabad High Court, and transitioned to politics and social reform.
- Contributions in Freedom Movement:
- President of INC: Presided over four sessions of the Indian National Congress (1909 – Lahore, 1913 – Delhi, 1919 – Amritsar, and 1932 – Calcutta).
- Played a pivotal role in Civil Disobedience and Non-Cooperation Movements led by Mahatma Gandhi.
- Coined the slogan ‘Satyamev Jayate’ in the INC session of 1918.
- Pen Name:
- Wrote under the pen name ‘Makarand’, focusing on nationalist issues.
- The pen name ‘Mahamana’ was bestowed by Mahatma Gandhi for his leadership and reformist zeal.
- Major Reforms and Advocacy:
- Abolition of Indentured Labor: Advocated for ending the exploitative system of Indian labourers in colonies.
- Free and Compulsory Education: Pushed for primary education reforms in the Imperial Legislative Council (1909–1920).
- Religious Tolerance: Championed secularism and opposed the imposition of taxes on religious pilgrimages.
- Literature and Media:
- Founded newspapers such as The Leader, Abhyudaya, and Maryada.
- Chaired the Hindustan Times board (1924–1946), promoting nationalist journalism.
- Educational Contributions: Established Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in 1916 and served as Vice-Chancellor (1919–1938).
- Organizations Associated With:
- Co-founder of Hindu Mahasabha (1906).
- Played a role in founding Scout and Guide in India.
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