Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya birth anniversary

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his tributes on the 160th birth anniversary of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, who was a great educationist and politician.

About Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya

• Madan Mohan Malaviya was born on December 25, 1861, in Allahabad.
• He was a famous Indian scholar, educational reformer, and politician known for his major role in India's independence movement. 
• He was given the title of 'Mahamana' or great soul by Mahatma Gandhi, who considered him as an elder brother.
• After working as a teacher during his initial days, Malaviya was drawn towards politics and joined the Indian National Congress (INC) in 1886. 
  • Later, he rose up the ranks and was appointed as the INC President four times in 1909, 1913, 1919, and 1932. 
  • One of the most famous slogans, 'Satyamev Jayate' was said by Pandit Malviya in the session of 1918 when he was the President of the Indian National Congress.
• He was also one of the early leaders of the Hindu Mahasabha and played a prominent role in its foundation in 1906. 
• He was also a social reformer and a successful legislator who served as a member of the Imperial Legislative Council for 11 years from 1909 to 1920. 
• Pandit Malviya is known for his contributions to
  • He was the chairman of the Hindustan Times from 1924 to 1946, and he also founded many Hindi and English newspapers, namely: The Leader, Hindustan Dainik, Maryada, etc.
• Apart from his political career, Malaviya also played a major role in the freedom struggle and participated in several movements against British rule. 
• He was a part of Mahatma Gandhi's Salt Satyagraha and Civil Disobedience Movement after which he was also
• Further speaking on his role towards promoting modern education, he was the co-founder of the Banaras Hindu University in 1916, which is the largest residential university in Asia and also one of the largest in the world with students from across various streams from all over the world.
• Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya has also been posthumously conferred with the prestigious Bharat Ratna on March 30, 2015 after which the Varanasi-New Delhi Mahamana Express was also started in the leader's honour.