Pandit Vishwambhar Dayal Tripathi
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Pandit Vishwambhar Dayal Tripathi (Born: 5 October 1899, Died: 18 November 1959) was an India
n lawyer and politician.
He was born at Bangarmau
in Unnao District
in what is now the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh
. He had a brilliant academic career, with an MA (History) and an LLB (Gold Medal) and gave up his studies in response to the call of the Indian National Congress
.
He plunged into politics and devoted his life to the nation. He became the leading political figure in his district and soon became one of the most popular leaders in the state and beyond.
When the Non-Cooperation Movement was suspended, he returned to University and took his degree in 1924. He attended both MA and LLB classes at Lucknow University. After completing the two degrees in 1926, he was awarded a fellowship to do research in ancient Indian history, but political activities prevented him from continuing.
He joined the Unnao Bar in 1926, and soon won laurels in his profession in spite of spending most of his time for Congress work.
In 1930, he joined the movement against the British decision to impose tax on salt production. He was jailed. Hardly had he come out of prison than he was again arrested. He gave his own house for Congress work where he lived and a Congress office, and an ashram also functioned.
He was released in 1932 and became Dictator (organisational post in the Indian National Congress) of the United Provinces. On July 2, he was arrested again and sentenced to one year in jail. On his release, he founded a farmers' organisation. Once again, he was sentenced to a year in jail for calling for non-payment of rent, but the sentence was quashed by the High Court.
Vishwambhar Dayal Tripathi was always in the forefront of the Indian independence struggle. He had a record of seven convictions for his political work.
In 1921, he first became a member of the Provincial Congress Committee. From 1921 to 1926, he was Secretary of the Unnao District Congress Committee and then became its President. He was Chairman of the Reception Committee of the Provincial Congress held at Unnao in 1936. He was also a member of the All India Congress Committee.
He represented Unnao-Safipur constituency in the Provincial Assembly of the United Provinces and served as a member of the Agrarian Committee appointed by the Provincial Government to revise the existing rent and revenue policy.
Pandit Vishwambhar Dayal Tripathi was a close associate of Subhash Chandra Bose
. When Bose resigned as President of the Indian National Congress to form the Forward Bloc in 1939, Bose was its founding President, and Vishwambhar Dayal Tripathi its founding Secretary.
Among the other positions he held were:
In 1946, Vishwambhar Dayal Tripathi was elected to the Constituent Assembly
that gave India its post-independence constitution. He was elected to the 1st
and 2nd
Lok Sabha
in 1952 and 1957 from Unnao constituencey
in Uttar Pradesh
. He died on 18 November 1959.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n lawyer and politician.
He was born at Bangarmau
Bangarmau
Bangarmau is a city and a municipal board in Unnao district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.It is situated on the left bank of Kalyani, about 49 km north-west of Unnao and 22 km north-west of Safipur on the Unnao-Hardoi road.- History :...
in Unnao District
Unnao District
Unnao District is a district of Uttar Pradesh state in northern India. The town of Unnao is the district headquarters. The district is part of Lucknow Division.-History:...
in what is now the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
. He had a brilliant academic career, with an MA (History) and an LLB (Gold Medal) and gave up his studies in response to the call of the Indian National Congress
Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian...
.
He plunged into politics and devoted his life to the nation. He became the leading political figure in his district and soon became one of the most popular leaders in the state and beyond.
When the Non-Cooperation Movement was suspended, he returned to University and took his degree in 1924. He attended both MA and LLB classes at Lucknow University. After completing the two degrees in 1926, he was awarded a fellowship to do research in ancient Indian history, but political activities prevented him from continuing.
He joined the Unnao Bar in 1926, and soon won laurels in his profession in spite of spending most of his time for Congress work.
In 1930, he joined the movement against the British decision to impose tax on salt production. He was jailed. Hardly had he come out of prison than he was again arrested. He gave his own house for Congress work where he lived and a Congress office, and an ashram also functioned.
He was released in 1932 and became Dictator (organisational post in the Indian National Congress) of the United Provinces. On July 2, he was arrested again and sentenced to one year in jail. On his release, he founded a farmers' organisation. Once again, he was sentenced to a year in jail for calling for non-payment of rent, but the sentence was quashed by the High Court.
Vishwambhar Dayal Tripathi was always in the forefront of the Indian independence struggle. He had a record of seven convictions for his political work.
In 1921, he first became a member of the Provincial Congress Committee. From 1921 to 1926, he was Secretary of the Unnao District Congress Committee and then became its President. He was Chairman of the Reception Committee of the Provincial Congress held at Unnao in 1936. He was also a member of the All India Congress Committee.
He represented Unnao-Safipur constituency in the Provincial Assembly of the United Provinces and served as a member of the Agrarian Committee appointed by the Provincial Government to revise the existing rent and revenue policy.
Pandit Vishwambhar Dayal Tripathi was a close associate of Subhash Chandra Bose
Subhash Chandra Bose
Subhas Chandra Bose known by name Netaji was an Indian revolutionary who led an Indian national political and military force against Britain and the Western powers during World War II. Bose was one of the most prominent leaders in the Indian independence movement and is a legendary figure in...
. When Bose resigned as President of the Indian National Congress to form the Forward Bloc in 1939, Bose was its founding President, and Vishwambhar Dayal Tripathi its founding Secretary.
Among the other positions he held were:
- Chairman of a Commission which was sent to the Andman & Nicobar to assess the possibility of development on the islands
- Chairman of the Zamindari Abolition Commission
- Chairman of the Recognition Committee of the UP High School & Intermediate Board of Education
- Founder of DSN College, Unnao, and many other educational institutions
In 1946, Vishwambhar Dayal Tripathi was elected to the Constituent Assembly
Constituent Assembly of India
The Constituent Assembly of India was elected to write the Constitution of India, and following independence served as the nation's first Parliament.-Nature of the Assembly:...
that gave India its post-independence constitution. He was elected to the 1st
1st Lok Sabha
The First Lok Sabha was constituted on 17 April 1952 after India's first general election. The 1st Lok Sabha lasted its full tenure of five years and was dissolved on 4 April 1957.- Important Members :- List of Members by state :...
and 2nd
2nd Lok Sabha
Membership of the Second Lok Sabha...
Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha or House of the People is the lower house of the Parliament of India. Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by direct election under universal adult suffrage. As of 2009, there have been fifteen Lok Sabhas elected by the people of India...
in 1952 and 1957 from Unnao constituencey
Unnao (Lok Sabha constituency)
Unnao Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 80 Lok Sabha constituencies in Uttar Pradesh state in northern India-Members of Parliament:*1952: Vishwambhar Dayal Tripathi, Indian National Congress...
in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
. He died on 18 November 1959.