TEJA SINGH SWATANTAR
SWATANTRA, SHRI TEJA SINGH, M.A., (Com.) Punjab-Sangrur—1971, Son of Shri Kirpal Singh; b. at Aluna [Distt. Gurdas Pur], Punjab, July 16, 1901; educated at Punjab University and Kutb University, Moscow, and also graduated in Military Sciences (Turkey); married to Shrimati Tej Kaur Bhajan, June, 1918; Prominent Social Worker, political activist; associated with Congress, 1919; Akali Movement, 1921, Kirti Party and Founder, C.P.I.; Member, Punjab Legislative Assembly, 1937—45 and Punjab Legislative Council, 1964—69.
Comrade Swatantar was a truly versatile personality. He was a polyglot with proficiency in about a dozen languages. His father Sardar Kirpal Singh was a Zaildar. Like every other zaildar he too was expected to be a toady of British imperialists. But the patriotic and self-respecting zaildar stood against the firangees and supported his son's anti-British activities in the wake of Jallianwala Bagh massacre. As a result his zaildari, along with whole his property was confiscated, but the valiant father and son duo did not betray the national movement. On the other hand Teja singh emerged as fearless and far-sighted young leader.
He, along with his close confidants organized group of dedicated nationalist youths. They worked as an radical outfit within the fold of Sikh reform and anti- British movement known as THE GURDWARA SUDHAR LEHAR. This group was 'Swatantar Jathaa'. From then on the name 'Swantantar' struck to his name. Teja Singh Tibri, Kishan Singh Naano Nangal Were prominent members of this group.
[Updated on April 14, 2019]
SWATANTRA, SHRI TEJA SINGH, M.A., (Com.) Punjab-Sangrur—1971, Son of Shri Kirpal Singh; b. at Aluna [Distt. Gurdas Pur], Punjab, July 16, 1901; educated at Punjab University and Kutb University, Moscow, and also graduated in Military Sciences (Turkey); married to Shrimati Tej Kaur Bhajan, June, 1918; Prominent Social Worker, political activist; associated with Congress, 1919; Akali Movement, 1921, Kirti Party and Founder, C.P.I.; Member, Punjab Legislative Assembly, 1937—45 and Punjab Legislative Council, 1964—69.
Social activities.—Working for the betterment of peasants and was President of All India Kisan Sabha.
Hobbies and favourite pastime and recreation.—Studies and touring.
Special interests.—Fighting for the poor classes regarding land reforms.
Books published.—Punjabi Suba.
Sports.—Hockey.
Travels abroad.—Afghanistan, U.S.S.R., Turkey and toured the whole world.
Permanent address.—Village Aluna (अलूणा ), P.O. Hardo Chhanni (हरदो छन्नी ), District Gurdaspur, Punjab.
A BRIEF NOTE:Comrade Swatantar was a truly versatile personality. He was a polyglot with proficiency in about a dozen languages. His father Sardar Kirpal Singh was a Zaildar. Like every other zaildar he too was expected to be a toady of British imperialists. But the patriotic and self-respecting zaildar stood against the firangees and supported his son's anti-British activities in the wake of Jallianwala Bagh massacre. As a result his zaildari, along with whole his property was confiscated, but the valiant father and son duo did not betray the national movement. On the other hand Teja singh emerged as fearless and far-sighted young leader.
He, along with his close confidants organized group of dedicated nationalist youths. They worked as an radical outfit within the fold of Sikh reform and anti- British movement known as THE GURDWARA SUDHAR LEHAR. This group was 'Swatantar Jathaa'. From then on the name 'Swantantar' struck to his name. Teja Singh Tibri, Kishan Singh Naano Nangal Were prominent members of this group.
[Updated on April 14, 2019]
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