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Portrait Of A Martyr: Biography Of Dr.Shyama Prasad Mookerji

Balraj Madhok . Rupa Publications India . English

Dr. Mookerji was one of the remarkable figures who adorned India's political firmament during the crucial decades before and after Independence. This book puts into perspective the life and career of this versatile genius who excelled in every field of activity he entered - as Vice-Chancellor of Calcutta University; as the acting president of the Hindu Mahasabha; as parliamentarian and the first president of Jana Sangh; and as a crusader for the cause of Indian unity. Prof Bal Raj Madhok's association with Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookerji began in 1940. He has worked in close association with Dr. Mookerji for the formation of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, which reached the highest watermark of popularity under his leadership in 1967.

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About the Author

Prof. Bal Raj Madhok's association with Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee began in 1940. He has worked in close association with Dr. Mookerjee on the formation of Bharatiya Jana Sangh. This book is his tribute to Dr. Mookerjee whom he considers his political guru. Jana Sangh reached the highest watermark of popularity under Prof. Madhok's leadership in 1967. He was elected to the second and fourth Lok Sabha from New Delhi and South Delhi. Other works by Dr. Madhok include Indianisation, Murder of Democracy, Reflections of a Detinue, Rationale of Hindu State, Kashmir: Centre of New Alignment and Kashmir, Kargil and Indo-Pak Relations.

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