Indian Freedom fighter birth anniversary celebrated.
About Govind Ballabh Pant (10 September 1887- 7 March 1961)
- Born in Almora, Uttarakhand.
- He started Kumaon Parishad in 1916.
- Got elected to the United Provinces Legislative Council on a Swaraj Party ticket in 1923.
Key Contributions
- Took part in the Salt March, Quit India Movement and was arrested in 1930 for planning the Civil Disobedience Movement.
- He was the first Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
- Linguistic Reorganization of States: during his tenure as India’s home minister from 1955 to 1961.
- Rewards and recognition: Received Bharat Ratna in 1957.
- Values: Courage, Integrity, Compassion etc.
