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PM releases ‘Collected Works of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya’ on occasion of his 162nd birth anniversary

02 Jan,2024 Download Pdf 3 Min Read

Context: The bilingual work in 11 volumes, spread across about 4,000 pages, is a collection of the writings and speeches of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, collected from every nook and corner of the country. These volumes comprise his unpublished letters, articles and speeches, including memorandums; the editorial content of Hindi weekly ‘Abhyudaya’ started by him in 1907; articles, pamphlets and booklets written by him from time to time etc.

About Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
- Born on December 25, 1861, in Allahabad (now Prayagraj) in Uttar Pradesh, he was a distinguished educationist, trailblazer, compelling speaker, and a prominent national leader.
- Mahatma Gandhi bestowed upon him the title of 'Mahamana,' and Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, the second President of India, recognized him as a 'Karmayogi.'
- Positioned between the moderates and the extremists during the freedom struggle, he represented a middle ground between the followers of Gokhale and Tilak.
- Serving as the President of the Congress committee four times in 1909, 1918, 1932, and 1933, he played a crucial role.
- In 2014, he was posthumously honored with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award.

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