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'''Ram Ekbal Singh Warsi''' ({{ | '''Ram Ekbal Singh Warsi''' ({{circa|1922}} – 10 October 2016), also spelled '''Ram Iqbal Worsi''', was an [[Indian independence movement|Indian freedom]] fighter, social thinker from [[Bhojpur district, Bihar|Bhojpur]], [[Bihar]]. Warsi was the name of his native village, which he added to his last name.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.livehindustan.com/news/bihar/article1-freedom-fighter-of-bihar-named-as-gandhi-died-today-morning-574394.html|title=Freedom fighter of Bihar died today morning|last=Hindustan|first=Live|website=Live Hindustan|publisher=Hindustan Times Hindi paper|access-date=12 October 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161012225818/http://www.livehindustan.com/news/bihar/article1-freedom-fighter-of-bihar-named-as-gandhi-died-today-morning-574394.html|archive-date=12 October 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> | ||
== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Ram Eqbal worked in Rohtas Group of Industries as a manual worker, and became an activist for Indian Independence in 1938.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1091123/jsp/nation/story_11774027.jsp|title=The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) {{!}} Nation {{!}} | Ram Eqbal worked in Rohtas Group of Industries as a manual worker, and became an activist for Indian Independence in 1938.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1091123/jsp/nation/story_11774027.jsp|title=The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) {{!}} Nation {{!}} Warsi's different world|website=www.telegraphindia.com|access-date=2016-10-10}}</ref> In 1942, he participated in the [[Quit India Movement]] and was imprisoned, where he met socialist leaders [[Jayaprakash Narayan]] and [[Ram Manohar Lohia]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1161011/jsp/bihar/story_112916.jsp|title=Tributes pour in for 'Gandhi of Ara'|newspaper=The Telegraph|access-date=2016-10-12|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011171458/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1161011/jsp/bihar/story_112916.jsp|archive-date=11 October 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> He joined [[Subhas Chandra Bose|Subash Chandra Bose]]'s [[Indian National Army]] in 1943.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
Socialist leader [[Ram Manohar Lohia]] had named Warsi as Gandhi of Piro (''Piro ke Gandhi'') in 1956, for his strong socialist views.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/socialist-leader-ram-iqbal-worsi-dead/1/784112.html|title=Socialist leader Ram Iqbal Worsi dead|date=10 October 2016|website=India Today|access-date=10 October 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011055847/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/socialist-leader-ram-iqbal-worsi-dead/1/784112.html|archive-date=11 October 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite news|url=http://hindi.eenaduindia.com/State/Bihar/2016/08/14202913/story-of-freedom-fighter-Ram-iqbal-warsi.vpf|title=बोले 'शाहाबाद के गांधी', आज की सरकार दमन करना जानती है, समाज बनाना नहीं|newspaper=Eenadu English Portal|access-date=2016-10-10|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011055933/http://hindi.eenaduindia.com/State/Bihar/2016/08/14202913/story-of-freedom-fighter-Ram-iqbal-warsi.vpf|archive-date=11 October 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> | Socialist leader [[Ram Manohar Lohia]] had named Warsi as Gandhi of Piro (''Piro ke Gandhi'') in 1956, for his strong socialist views.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/socialist-leader-ram-iqbal-worsi-dead/1/784112.html|title=Socialist leader Ram Iqbal Worsi dead|date=10 October 2016|website=India Today|access-date=10 October 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011055847/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/socialist-leader-ram-iqbal-worsi-dead/1/784112.html|archive-date=11 October 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite news|url=http://hindi.eenaduindia.com/State/Bihar/2016/08/14202913/story-of-freedom-fighter-Ram-iqbal-warsi.vpf|title=बोले 'शाहाबाद के गांधी', आज की सरकार दमन करना जानती है, समाज बनाना नहीं|newspaper=Eenadu English Portal|access-date=2016-10-10|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011055933/http://hindi.eenaduindia.com/State/Bihar/2016/08/14202913/story-of-freedom-fighter-Ram-iqbal-warsi.vpf|archive-date=11 October 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> | ||
He was elected an [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] from Piro (now named [[Tarari (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tarari]]) constituency on a ticket from Samyukta Socialist Party in 1969.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/patna-gandhi-of-piro-ram-iqbal-worsi-passes-away-at-94-3074987/|title= | He was elected an [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] from Piro (now named [[Tarari (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tarari]]) constituency on a ticket from Samyukta Socialist Party in 1969.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/patna-gandhi-of-piro-ram-iqbal-worsi-passes-away-at-94-3074987/|title='Gandhi of Piro' Ram Iqbal Worsi passes away at 94|date=10 October 2016|website=Indian Express|access-date=10 October 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011062723/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/patna-gandhi-of-piro-ram-iqbal-worsi-passes-away-at-94-3074987/|archive-date=11 October 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> He represented the constituency in [[Bihar Legislative Assembly]] till 1972.<ref name=":2" /> | ||
He left politics in 1972, but continued speaking for the marginalized and the poor.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.jagran.com/bihar/patna-city-former-mla-and-gandhi-famed-leader-ram-ekbal-varsi-died-in-patna-aiims-14846240.html|title=Former MLA Ram Ekbal Warsi dies in Patna|newspaper=Dainik Jagran|access-date=2016-10-12}}</ref> | He left politics in 1972, but continued speaking for the marginalized and the poor.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.jagran.com/bihar/patna-city-former-mla-and-gandhi-famed-leader-ram-ekbal-varsi-died-in-patna-aiims-14846240.html|title=Former MLA Ram Ekbal Warsi dies in Patna|newspaper=Dainik Jagran|access-date=2016-10-12}}</ref> | ||
He didn't contest elections after 1969, finding the political system dishonest.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
He refused to accept the pension he was sanctioned, as an MLA or as a freedom fighter.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100902/jsp/bihar/story_12883396.jsp|title=PMO turns down CM's Netaji plea|last=The|first=Telegraph|date=September 2010|website=www.telegraphindia.com|access-date=10 October | He refused to accept the pension he was sanctioned, as an MLA or as a freedom fighter.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100902/jsp/bihar/story_12883396.jsp|title=PMO turns down CM's Netaji plea|last=The|first=Telegraph|date=September 2010|website=www.telegraphindia.com|access-date=10 October 2022}}</ref> He said: “Accepting pension for trying to liberate one’s home is a sin. And taking pension for serving people, as their elected representative, is a bigger sin,”<ref name=":0" /> Warsi lived his last few years in a run-down home in Rohtas,<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":5" /> refused offers to contest more elections. His family had difficulty in making ends meet.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":4" /> | ||
== Death == | == Death == | ||
Latest revision as of 08:09, 26 October 2022
Ram Ekbal Singh Warsi (c. 1922 – 10 October 2016), also spelled Ram Iqbal Worsi, was an Indian freedom fighter, social thinker from Bhojpur, Bihar. Warsi was the name of his native village, which he added to his last name.[1]
Biography[edit | edit source]
Ram Eqbal worked in Rohtas Group of Industries as a manual worker, and became an activist for Indian Independence in 1938.[2] In 1942, he participated in the Quit India Movement and was imprisoned, where he met socialist leaders Jayaprakash Narayan and Ram Manohar Lohia.[3] He joined Subash Chandra Bose's Indian National Army in 1943.[2]
Socialist leader Ram Manohar Lohia had named Warsi as Gandhi of Piro (Piro ke Gandhi) in 1956, for his strong socialist views.[4][5]
He was elected an MLA from Piro (now named Tarari) constituency on a ticket from Samyukta Socialist Party in 1969.[4][6] He represented the constituency in Bihar Legislative Assembly till 1972.[6]
He left politics in 1972, but continued speaking for the marginalized and the poor.[7]
He didn't contest elections after 1969, finding the political system dishonest.[2]
He refused to accept the pension he was sanctioned, as an MLA or as a freedom fighter.[2][8] He said: “Accepting pension for trying to liberate one’s home is a sin. And taking pension for serving people, as their elected representative, is a bigger sin,”[2] Warsi lived his last few years in a run-down home in Rohtas,[2][5] refused offers to contest more elections. His family had difficulty in making ends meet.[2][8]
Death[edit | edit source]
Warsi died in Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Science (IGIMS), Patna at the age of 94 years on 10 October 2016.[4][9]
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, in his tribute said Warsi's "contribution in promoting socialist movement in Bihar would never be forgotten."[9]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Hindustan, Live. "Freedom fighter of Bihar died today morning". Live Hindustan. Hindustan Times Hindi paper. Archived from the original on 12 October 2016. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 "The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) | Nation | Warsi's different world". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
- ↑ "Tributes pour in for 'Gandhi of Ara'". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 11 October 2016. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Socialist leader Ram Iqbal Worsi dead". India Today. 10 October 2016. Archived from the original on 11 October 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "बोले 'शाहाबाद के गांधी', आज की सरकार दमन करना जानती है, समाज बनाना नहीं". Eenadu English Portal. Archived from the original on 11 October 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "'Gandhi of Piro' Ram Iqbal Worsi passes away at 94". Indian Express. 10 October 2016. Archived from the original on 11 October 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
- ↑ "Former MLA Ram Ekbal Warsi dies in Patna". Dainik Jagran. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 The, Telegraph (September 2010). "PMO turns down CM's Netaji plea". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Post, Cobra (10 October 2016). "Tearful adieu to freedom fighter and Socialist leader Ram Iqbal Worsi". Cobrapost. Archived from the original on 11 October 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2016.