Ganesh Shankara Vidyarthi was true well wisher of the down trodden, suffering, exploited and the poor. He could feel their pain as he himself had faced hardships. He would write about their woes and help them materially whenever possible.His pen was able to pen the problems and state of the poor in moving words. He […]
Vidyarthi’s domestic life was sedate. There was no usual passion play displayed by married couple of health. His most of the time was used up in managing Pratap or in attending public functions, meeting or in interacting with prominent persons.In true sense he was married to Pratap, his journalistic passion. The wife in his home
Thus, Pratap was making great waves.It had become a band wagon of national sentiments and public awareness. The popularity of Pratap was becoming headache for the government as it was creating troubles.The newspaper’s anti-government views and criticism was deeply hurting the administrators and their bosses. Its regular features and columns were full of barbs and
Inspite of bring witness to the demise of Karmayogi and Swarajya Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi dared to venture into the mine field of freedom journalism.He had already thought of the name of the brain child ‘Pratap’.He started contacting people who could be interested in his dangerous venture.The editor-publisher of Karmayogi, Pundit Sunderlal heard about the plans
It was in November, 1909 that Vidyarthi had resigned from the Currency Office. Now he was jobless and the question was what to do to keep the body and soul together.He had a wife to think of as well.The piece of the newspaper that caused the losing of his job drew his attention. The fiery
Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi didn’t waste time in Allahabad. He went to Kanpur where his brother was stationed. He stayed with his brother and started looking for a job. At last, after sustained efforts he got a job in the government currency office in the month of February, 1908.The salary the job paid was thirty rupees
Ganesh Shankar received his formal education in the school situated near his house. But the introduction to the letters had already begun before that as a result of his being a son of a teacher who naturally exercised his teaching tendencies on his offspring. Babu Jainarainlal had introduced him to the basics of Hindi and
Ganesh Shankar had very simple origins. His father Babu Jainarainlal belonged to a place called Mungawalo, situated in Gwalior Princely State which now is Gwalior city and the area around it forms a district. He used to live there with his family which consisted of his wife Gomatidevi and a son born before the arrival
It was evening. Gandhiji emerged from Birla House to attend the prayer meeting which was his daily ritual. His grand daughters, Abha and Manu supported him on both sides.As Gandhiji arrived on the prayer stage a youngman named Nathuram Godse broke away from the crowd and neared the stage. First he paid obeisance to Gandhiji
In July, 1942 when the war was still being fought Congress Committee held a special meeting in Vardha. Some members wanted to help British if they promised independence.Gandhiji opposed it.But something was to be done for freedom. In August, 1942 Bombay hosted Congress Session. The further course of action was discussed to corner British. The
Growing opposition and discontent in the country forced Viceroy Lord Irvin to invite Gandhi to agree to a pact.The pact was duly signed. According to the pact all the political prisoners put in jails in various movements were to be released.Then, Round Table Conferences started in London to work out a constitution for future India.Gandhiji
In September, 1925 Gandhiji set up All India Charkha Sangha. He loved spinning-wheel. He used to spin everyday regularly as spiritual-cum-physical exercise. He asked his followers to spin like him and always wear Khadi.Congress sessionsIn 1928, in Calcutta Congress Session Gandhi proposed that if the British failed to grant independence to India within one year,
In September, 1920 Congress session was held in Calcutta where Mahatma Gandhi mooted the idea of ‘Non-Cooperation’ movement. The idea was passed by a majority vote. In many ways this Congress session was historic as it galvanised the activities of the Congress party.The countrywide Non-Cooperation movement began. The government servants were asked to give up
In Delhi the strike took place on 30th March instead of 6th April due to some mix up. The authorities had called in Army to deal with the situation. Arya Samaj leader Shradhananda called a public meeting near Jama Masjid and he was to speak from the Masjid to show Hindu-Muslim solidarity against the Rawlett
The farmers of Khera, Gujarat had suffered from excessive rains, rats and other pests. In 1917 entire harvest was lost due to natural calamities. According to law the revenue should have been waived in view of above loss. But the administration and its stooges reported no loss of crops.The government revenue officials descended to extract