Eminent Freedom fighter and first CM of UP was remembered on his death anniversary (March 07).
About Govind Ballabh Pant (1887 - 1961)
- Bornin Khoont village near Almora, Uttarakhand.
- In 1921, he entered politics and was elected to Legislative Assembly of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh.
Key Contributions
- He was appointed by Congress to initially represent Ramprasad Bismill, Ashfaqulla Khan, and other revolutionaries involved in the Kakori case.
- Took part in Salt March, Quit India Movement, and was arrested in 1930 for planning Civil Disobedience Movement.
- Contributions as CM of UP: Abolition of the zamindari system, passed the Hindu Code Bill, gave the Hindu women the rights of divorce and inheritance, etc.
- Contributions as Home Minister: Reorganisation of States along linguistic lines.
- He was also responsible for the establishment of Hindi as an official language of the central government and a few states.
- Rewards and Recognition: Received Bharat Ratna (1957).
Values
Leadership, integrity, Compassion. etc.
