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Acharya J. B. Kriplani
- 11 Nov 2024
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The birth anniversary of Acharya Jiwantram Bhagwandas Kripalani is observed every year on 11th November.
- About: Acharya Kripalani was born in Hyderabad (Sind, now in Pakistan) in 1888, was a prominent parliamentarian, and crusader for social justice.
- He strongly supported decentralised industrialization, development of rural areas, and employment in small and cottage industries.
- Role in Independence movement: Deeply inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy.
- Kripalani actively participated in various movements like the Champaran Satyagraha (1917), Kheda Satyagraha (1918), Ahmedabad Mill Strike (1918), and Salt Satyagraha( 1930).
- Joined the Congress Party in the 1920s, became President of the Indian National Congress in 1946.
- Contributions: Kripalani served as a member of the Constituent Assembly and Chairman of the Fundamental Rights Sub-Committee.
- Post-Independence he formed the Krishak Mazdoor Praja Party (1951), merged with Praja Socialist Party, and later became an independent member of Parliament.
- He authored his autobiography My Times and ran the weekly journal Vigil.
Death: 19th March 1982.
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