Chhotu Ram
Sir Chhotu Ram | |
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 Sir Chhotu Ram on a 1995 stamp of India | |
| Born | Ram Richpal 24 November 1881 |
| Died | 9 January 1945 (aged 63) |
| Other names | Deenbandhu Rahbar-e-Azam Kisano ke Maseeha |
| Alma mater | St. Stephen's College |
| Title | For the honesty of social work, he was given the title of the Sir. |
| Political party | Unionist Party (Punjab) |
| Spouse | Giano Devi |
| Family | Birender Singh (grandson) |
Sir Chhotu Ram, born Ram Richpal Ohlyan (24 November 1881 – 9 January 1945) was a Jat politician in British India's Punjab Province. He co-founded the National Unionist party that represented farmers across religious lines.[1] He also co-founded the Jat Mahasabha, an organisation for Jats to handle social and economic issues, and started the Jat Gazette newspaper.[2]
He was born in Sampla village in Rohtak. He graduated from St. Stephen's College, New Delhi in the year 1905 in Sanskrit.
He was awarded the title of Rao Bahadur, which was a title of honour bestowed to individuals for their service to the British Raj.
References
- ↑ Chatterjee, Chhanda (25 October 2018). The Sikh Minority and the Partition of the Punjab 1920-1947. Routledge. ISBN 978-0-429-65615-6.
- ↑ Mazumder, Rajit K. (2003). The Indian Army and the Making of Punjab. Orient Blackswan. ISBN 978-81-7824-059-6.