Madan Mohan Malaviya Death Anniversary: Nation Remembers BHU Founder On His 75th Death Anniversary

During his lifetime, Madan Mohan Malaviya took over many responsibilities as a freedom fighter, journalist, social reformer as well as a lawyer.  

Country Remembers Madan Mohan Malaviya On His 75th Death Anniversary: File Image

New Delhi: Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya played a key role in the Indian Independence Movement and was the founder of Banaras Hindu University. On his 75th death anniversary, the country remembers this  astute statesman. 

Born in Allahabad 

Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, known as Mahanama, was born on December 25, 1861, to a Brahmin family in Prayagraj (then Allahabad). His father's name was Brijnath and his mother's name was Moonadevi. Mohan Malaviya did his early education in Allahabad and then received a BA degree from the University of Calcutta. Within two years of completing his legal education, he started practising in the High Court.

During his lifetime, Madan Mohan Malaviya took over many responsibilities as a freedom fighter, journalist, social reformer as well as a lawyer.  

Served as Congress President

Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya served as Congress president in 1909, 1918, 1932 and 1933. He was known as a moderate leader. After starting 'Indian Opinion', an English daily in 1889, Malviya, from 1907, became the editor of the Hindi weekly 'Abhyudaya' for two years.

Fought case of freedom fighters

Madan Mohan Malaviya, who received the Bharat Ratna, quit advocacy and started social service in 1911. However, he advocated in the case for 177 freedom fighters arrested in the Chauri-Chaura case and acquitted 156 of them. All the accused were sentenced to death.

The Nation Pays Tributes

Remembering Mahamana on his death anniversary, tributes poured in from different quarters, including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Lok Sabh Speaker Om Birla, Mumbai Congress among others. 

 

 

 

 

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Immortal son of India, great freedom fighter, founder of Kashi Hindu Vishwavidyalaya, eminent educationist, 'Bharat Ratna' awardee. Humble tributes to Madan Mohan Malaviya Ji on his death anniversary. Mahamana's contribution to 'Rashtra Nirman' will always inspire 'Rashtra Seva'.

 

- Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) 12 Nov 2021

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Tributes to Madan Mohan Malaviya Ji on his death anniversary, the great social reformer who played a leading role in the freedom struggle. By establishing the Kashi Hindu Vishwavidyalaya, he strengthened the sentiments of nationalism among the youth. His life inspires us to remain dedicated to the service of the nation.

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- Om Birla (@ombirlakota) 12 Nov 2021

 

We pay homage to former Congress President Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya on his death anniversary. A great educationist who stood against British imperialism, he continues to inspire us through his great work for the society even today. pic.twitter.com/k33pXClWZq

— Mumbai Congress (@INCMumbai) November 12, 2021