We salute the Great Indian Leaders on the Occasion of Independence Day on this August 15th
India is a land of great political leaders who ruled the
country effectively and also by protecting its national interest. It was not an
easy task to accomplish, keeping in view the changes taking place in the world
political scenario. Leaders like Lal Bahadur Shastri and Subhash Chandra Bose played an indispensable role in changing
the perspective of world towards India. The manner, in which issues like border
disputes, Kashmir and growing shortage of food grains were handled, they really
deserve an honor. The far-sightedness and pragmatic characteristics of the
leaders can be assumed from the fact that they framed the Constitution of India
by inducting the best possible clauses of the world. They led the country from
the front, without being showing any inclination to either of the power blocs.
To know more about the political leaders of India, read the brief biography of
the Indian political leaders.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak was a social reformer and freedom fighter. He was one of the prime architects of modern India and strongest advocates of Swaraj (Self Rule). He was universally recognized as the "Father of Indian Movement".
Bhagat Singh was among the prominent revolutionaries who
shaped the base of a grand national movement. Following his execution, on March
23, 1931, the supporters and followers of Bhagat Singh regarded him as a
"Shaheed", "martyr".
A contemporary of Bhagat Singh, Chandrasekhar Azad was a
born firebrand revolutionary. He engaged in a heroic battle against the
British. His role was crucial in inspiring the others of his generation to
participate in the national movement for freedom.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale was one of the pioneers of the Indian
Independence Movement. Gokhale was a senior leader of the Indian National
Congress. He was one of the most learned men in the country, a leader of social
and political reformists and one of the earliest and founding leaders of the
Indian Independence Movement.
Lala Lajpat Rai immensely contributed in attaining
independence the nation. He helped in establishing few schools in the country.
He also initiated the foundation of Punjab National Bank. In 1897, he founded
the Hindu Orphan Relief Movement to keep the Christian missions from securing
custody of these children.
He devoted his life for the pride and honor of the country.
Shastri was regarded as man of principles. Lal Bahadur Shastri offered his
resignation as Union Railway Minister; hours after he was made aware of a train
accident that killed around 150 people.
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was a renowned journalist of his
time. Disturbed by his provocative articles, the British Government decided to
deport him off Calcutta. Despite of his house-arrest and imprisonment, Maulana
Abul Kalam Azad continued to write against the anti-people policies of the
British Government.
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose was a freedom fighter of India.
He was the founder of the Indian National Army. During pre-independence period
Netaji had visited London to discuss the future of India, with the members of
the Labor party.
Rajendra Prasad was a great leader of the Indian Nationalist
Movement and also one of the architects of the Indian Constitution. He was elected
as the first President of Republic of India. Rajendra Prasad was a crucial
leader of the Indian Independence Movement, who left his lucrative profession
to participate in the nationalist movement of India.
Vallabhbhai Patel was one of the great social leaders of
India. He played a crucial role during the freedom struggle of India and was
instrumental in the integration of over 500 princely states into the Indian Union.
Despite the choice of the people, on the request of Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar
Patel stepped down from the candidacy of Congress president.
