Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Co-founder of Hindu Mahasabha (1906).

• Played a role in founding Scout and Guide in India.

Insta links:

• Freedom fighters in India