New Delhi: The ebook ‘Jawahar’, primarily based on the lifetime of Jawaharlal Darda, founding father of Lokmat newspaper group, senior freedom fighter and political and social chief, was launched right this moment on the Constitution Club of Delhi.
On this event, senior Congress chief Janardan Dwivedi, Adhiranjan Chaudhary, former Congress chief Gulab Nabi Azad, and lots of senior journalists and leaders have been current. During the occasion, everybody remembered Jawaharlal Darda and praised the ebook “Jawahar” written on his life.
About the ebook
This ebook unveils numerous aspects of the lifetime of Jawaharlal Darda, a dedicated Gandhian who devoted his complete life to the welfare of the poor and the upliftment of Dalits. It serves as an inspirational account for generations to return, tracing his outstanding journey from the battle for freedom to holding ministerial positions in the Maharashtra authorities. The narrative captures his important efforts and struggles aimed toward uplifting the underprivileged and Dalits in society, presenting a life journey adorned with ethical values.
Who was Jawaharlal Darda?
Jawaharlal Amolakchand Darda, popularly often known as Babuji, was an Indian freedom fighter and a senior Congress chief. He got here from a household with a background in journalism and enterprise.
Darda had a notable political profession, and he served in numerous capacities at each the state and nationwide ranges. He was the founding editor of the Lokmat group of newspapers. He was a pioneering journalist and a distinguished politician of his time. He entered politics and over time, he held a number of vital positions in each the state and central governments.
Born in 1923, Darda was impressed by Mahatma Gandhi and took part in the Satyagraha Movement in 1942 and joined the Quit India Movement, for which he was sentenced to jail for one yr and 9 months. In Jabalpur Jail he organized a Youth Conference on 10 August 1942. In 1944 he created Azad Hindu Sena at Yavatmal. He remained President of the Yavatmal City Congress between 1946-56.
