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{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}} | {{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}} | ||
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| residence = | | residence = | ||
| death_date = 1996 | | death_date = 1996 | ||
| death_place =[[New Delhi]] | | death_place = [[New Delhi]] | ||
| office = Opposition Leader, [[Municipal Corporation of Delhi]] | | office = Opposition Leader, [[Municipal Corporation of Delhi]] | ||
| constituency = Delhi Sadar | | constituency = Delhi Sadar | ||
| party =[[Communist Party of India]] | | party = [[Communist Party of India]] | ||
| spouse =[[Sunita Sharma Guru]] | | spouse = [[Sunita Sharma Guru]] | ||
| children = Sameer sharma | | children = Sameer sharma | ||
| relatives = Guru shivprasad Sharma beed, guruji shreekishan sharma beed (brothers) | | relatives = Guru shivprasad Sharma beed, guruji shreekishan sharma beed (brothers) | ||
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== Early career == | == Early career == | ||
Social reformist, philosopher and member of Constituent Assembly of India, Shankar Trimbak Dharmadhikari popularly known as [[Dada Dharmadhikari]] was first major personality to notice Kishan's patriotism and dedication for the Independence movement. Dada sent a patriotic message to Kishan when he | Social reformist, philosopher and member of Constituent Assembly of India, Shankar Trimbak Dharmadhikari popularly known as [[Dada Dharmadhikari]] was first major personality to notice Kishan's patriotism and dedication for the Independence movement. Dada sent a patriotic message to Kishan when he learned of the courage shown by him during a protest rally against colonial government. | ||
Independence movement had acquired momentum in Madhya Bharat when this young firebrand activist '''Radha Kishan''' publicly challenged a British Police official and slapped him in front of a large gathering while the officer started abusing the activists at an Independence movement rally in [[Indore]]. Guru Radha Kishan was imprisoned in the notorious Mahidpur jail where he was in solitary confinement in terrible conditions. He always protested against insane British laws. | Independence movement had acquired momentum in Madhya Bharat when this young firebrand activist '''Radha Kishan''' publicly challenged a British Police official and slapped him in front of a large gathering while the officer started abusing the activists at an Independence movement rally in [[Indore]]. Guru Radha Kishan was imprisoned in the notorious Mahidpur jail where he was in solitary confinement in terrible conditions. He always protested against insane British laws. | ||
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== Narmada Ke Sacche Sapoot == | == Narmada Ke Sacche Sapoot == | ||
In an address | In an address Governor of Madhya Pradesh, [[Mohammad Shafi Qureshi]] stated: "Freedom fighter and social worker of unconditional integrity Guruji is a noble soul with a pious heart. People like him are extremely rare in the society today, it's an honour to facilitate such a selfless individual." | ||
Despite political differences, former president of BJP [[Kushabhau Thakre]] praised Guru Radha Kishan as '''Narmada ke Sacche Sapoot''' mentioning his selfless social work and dedication for the underprivileged class. Thakre also known for his simple lifestyle in political circles once stated about Guru Ji that he was a | Despite political differences, former president of BJP [[Kushabhau Thakre]] praised Guru Radha Kishan as '''Narmada ke Sacche Sapoot''' mentioning his selfless social work and dedication for the underprivileged class. Thakre also known for his simple lifestyle in political circles once stated about Guru Ji that he was a Gandhian in politics with no ambitions for himself or his family at all. | ||
Prior to this, on many occasions Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and senior Congressman [[Prakash Chandra Sethi]] requested him to accept the Freedom Fighter Pension, which he humbly but strongly denied. He was entirely not interested to accept any pension for his participation in the Independence struggle of India. This sets him apart from many other Independence activists who held high offices in independent India is his complete insulation from material desire. He refused to accept any pension and never applied for the same till it was declared as Sammaan Nidhi by the government. Only after being declared as Samman Nidhi he accepted the recognition from the government for being an Independence activist even when he had no source of income and would not accept any favours from any well wisher. | Prior to this, on many occasions Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and senior Congressman [[Prakash Chandra Sethi]] requested him to accept the Freedom Fighter Pension, which he humbly but strongly denied. He was entirely not interested to accept any pension for his participation in the Independence struggle of India. This sets him apart from many other Independence activists who held high offices in independent India is his complete insulation from material desire. He refused to accept any pension and never applied for the same till it was declared as Sammaan Nidhi by the government. Only after being declared as Samman Nidhi he accepted the recognition from the government for being an Independence activist even when he had no source of income and would not accept any favours from any well wisher. | ||
== Mass Organisations and Communist Party == | == Mass Organisations and Communist Party == | ||
After India gained independence Kishan undertook a | After India gained independence Kishan undertook a twenty-four-day fast to promote the cause of textile workers in Delhi prior to becoming the youngest member of Delhi Municipal Committee. The first elected mayor of Delhi and noted Independence activist [[Bharat Ratna]] [[Aruna Asaf Ali]] was so impressed by his simplicity and selflessness that she started calling him '''Guru Bhai'''. | ||
Before Independence he was involved in mobilising youth and organising trade union activities in textile mills and unorganised sectors at various locations for [[All India Trade Union Congress]] primarily in [[Indore]], [[Kota, Rajasthan|Kota]] and [[Gwalior]] to name a few. This was continued in [[Delhi]] during 1948-50 where he worked prominently to unite the workers in textile, municipal and unorganised sectors when there was a crackdown on communists nationwide. | Before Independence he was involved in mobilising youth and organising trade union activities in textile mills and unorganised sectors at various locations for [[All India Trade Union Congress]] primarily in [[Indore]], [[Kota, Rajasthan|Kota]] and [[Gwalior]] to name a few. This was continued in [[Delhi]] during 1948-50 where he worked prominently to unite the workers in textile, municipal and unorganised sectors when there was a crackdown on communists nationwide. | ||
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== Recognition == | == Recognition == | ||
[[File:Comrade Guru Radha Kishan ( CPI ).JPG|left|thumb|Guru Radha Kishan.. a final tribute]] | [[File:Comrade Guru Radha Kishan ( CPI ).JPG|left|thumb|Guru Radha Kishan.. a final tribute]] | ||
Addressing a large gathering at Ghantaghar Chowk in Delhi after his death on January 10, 1996 [[Madan Lal Khurana]], Delhi Chief Minister said " No house of his own to live, no money, simple lifestyle and total commitment for public life to serve selflessly the people, specially poor and deprived class makes Guru Radha Kishan a perfect example to follow in public life and politics. | Addressing a large gathering at Ghantaghar Chowk in Delhi after his death on January 10, 1996 [[Madan Lal Khurana]], Delhi Chief Minister said "No house of his own to live, no money, simple lifestyle and total commitment for public life to serve selflessly the people, specially poor and deprived class makes Guru Radha Kishan a perfect example to follow in public life and politics. | ||
" Kisi se koi man-bhaid nahin chhahe kitne bhi raajnaitik mat-bhaid hon. Guruji was a constant source of support for all progressive people of Delhi, a true saint in the politics." | "Kisi se koi man-bhaid nahin chhahe kitne bhi raajnaitik mat-bhaid hon. Guruji was a constant source of support for all progressive people of Delhi, a true saint in the politics." | ||
The Leader of Opposition of Delhi Assembly Jagpravesh Chandra said " If you ask me to name any other politician like him in Delhi its extremely difficult for me because Guru Radha Kishan was a gandhian in approach and a true communist in his ideas. He was a man of masses, a role model for integrity and honesty in public life." | The Leader of Opposition of Delhi Assembly Jagpravesh Chandra said "If you ask me to name any other politician like him in Delhi its extremely difficult for me because Guru Radha Kishan was a gandhian in approach and a true communist in his ideas. He was a man of masses, a role model for integrity and honesty in public life." Former Union Minister and Delhi Sadar MP [[Jagdish Tytler]] added " Guruji never asked for any personal favour from anyone ever, he will keep guiding us as he will survive in our hearts forever." | ||
[[Home Minister of India]] [[Indrajit Gupta]], also present at his funeral ceremony called this as severely painful personal loss. He further added that it was a great loss for the underprivileged class and communist movement as a whole and for the members of All India Trade Union Congress in Delhi specially. Communist historian Anand Gupta wrote in a special mention about him "Guruji was always so involved with the people that often he had no time for the basic requirements of his own life." In short, he was always available for the general public and the underprivileged class of the society. | [[Home Minister of India]] [[Indrajit Gupta]], also present at his funeral ceremony called this as severely painful personal loss. He further added that it was a great loss for the underprivileged class and communist movement as a whole and for the members of All India Trade Union Congress in Delhi specially. Communist historian Anand Gupta wrote in a special mention about him "Guruji was always so involved with the people that often he had no time for the basic requirements of his own life." In short, he was always available for the general public and the underprivileged class of the society. | ||
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M Farooqui, Sudhakar Reddy MP, Abani Roy, Politburo Member CPM and MP [[S. Ramachandran Pillai]], National Secretary CPI and MP J Chittranjan, President of Delhi State Congress and Member of Congress National Working Committee Deep Chand Bandhu, Film actor-wrestler and MP [[Dara Singh]], Journalist Prabhash Joshi and E Srinivasan, Secretary Government of India were also present to give the final salute to this '''Swatantrata Sangram Sainik'''. | M Farooqui, Sudhakar Reddy MP, Abani Roy, Politburo Member CPM and MP [[S. Ramachandran Pillai]], National Secretary CPI and MP J Chittranjan, President of Delhi State Congress and Member of Congress National Working Committee Deep Chand Bandhu, Film actor-wrestler and MP [[Dara Singh]], Journalist Prabhash Joshi and E Srinivasan, Secretary Government of India were also present to give the final salute to this '''Swatantrata Sangram Sainik'''. | ||
[[National Minorities Commission]] Member Harcharan Singh Josh remembered him as a man of principles and impeccable integrity with a pious soul, he added "Guruji always condemned any discrimination based on the religion or caste and worked for substantial improvements in the position of underprivileged people." Prominent Communist '''Prem Sagar Gupta''' said that " Guru was a man of masses and loved to be with them. Though not much has been said about him despite his exceptional service to the nation pertaining to his period, his dedication for red flag and communist movement, passion for social work and organisational capabilities will be remembered for a long time by communist cadre and masses." | [[National Minorities Commission]] Member Harcharan Singh Josh remembered him as a man of principles and impeccable integrity with a pious soul, he added "Guruji always condemned any discrimination based on the religion or caste and worked for substantial improvements in the position of underprivileged people." Prominent Communist '''Prem Sagar Gupta''' said that "Guru was a man of masses and loved to be with them. Though not much has been said about him despite his exceptional service to the nation pertaining to his period, his dedication for red flag and communist movement, passion for social work and organisational capabilities will be remembered for a long time by communist cadre and masses." | ||
[[Loksabha]] Speaker PM Sayeed, [[Aruna Asaf Ali]], Com. [[P K Vasudevan Nair]], Com. Homi F Dazi, [[National Federation of Indian Women|NFIW]] leader Vimla Farooqui, Union Minister [[Chaturanan Mishra]], Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister [[Digvijay Singh (politician)|Digvijay Singh]], Independence activists Chaudhary [[Ranbir Singh Hooda]], Sheelbhadra Yazee, Sarla Sharma, BD Joshi, [[Mohammad Shafi Qureshi]], [[Chaudhary Prem Singh]], Former Union Minister [[Rajesh Pilot]], [[HKL Bhagat]], Santosh Anand, [[Kedar Nath Sahani]], Brijmohan Toofaan, [[Guru Hanuman]], Purshottam Goyal and Viresh Pratap Chaudhary send their condolences to the family. Many social and religious leaders apart from other dignitaries from major political parties, social outfits and trade unions also attended the gathering to pay final tribute to him. | [[Loksabha]] Speaker PM Sayeed, [[Aruna Asaf Ali]], Com. [[P K Vasudevan Nair]], Com. Homi F Dazi, [[National Federation of Indian Women|NFIW]] leader Vimla Farooqui, Union Minister [[Chaturanan Mishra]], Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister [[Digvijay Singh (politician)|Digvijay Singh]], Independence activists Chaudhary [[Ranbir Singh Hooda]], Sheelbhadra Yazee, Sarla Sharma, BD Joshi, [[Mohammad Shafi Qureshi]], [[Chaudhary Prem Singh]], Former Union Minister [[Rajesh Pilot]], [[HKL Bhagat]], Santosh Anand, [[Kedar Nath Sahani]], Brijmohan Toofaan, [[Guru Hanuman]], Purshottam Goyal and Viresh Pratap Chaudhary send their condolences to the family. Many social and religious leaders apart from other dignitaries from major political parties, social outfits and trade unions also attended the gathering to pay final tribute to him. | ||
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== Wife , brothers and Child == | == Wife , brothers and Child == | ||
[[File:Sunita Guru Radha Kishan.jpg|thumb|right]] | [[File:Sunita Guru Radha Kishan.jpg|thumb|right]] | ||
Guru Radha Kishan was ably supported by his better half | Guru Radha Kishan was ably supported by his better half Sunita Sharma throughout his life. His family was arrested so many times for social and political reasons but his wife Sunita Guru, herself a prominent [[National Federation of Indian Women|NFIW]] activist even though came from a rich family of landowners neither regretted nor complained about this lifestyle and always supported him. | ||
She held various positions in NFIW and lead from the front to serve the people, be it the relief camps organised by NFIW for flood effected people or the Shanti March after [[1984 Sikh riots]]. She was a source of constant encouragement for college students and women volunteers during mass movements and election campaigns. She treated them like her family and always ensured the safety and timely meals for them, so many times she has to cook for them herself which she happily did. | She held various positions in NFIW and lead from the front to serve the people, be it the relief camps organised by NFIW for flood effected people or the Shanti March after [[1984 Sikh riots]]. She was a source of constant encouragement for college students and women volunteers during mass movements and election campaigns. She treated them like her family and always ensured the safety and timely meals for them, so many times she has to cook for them herself which she happily did. | ||
She worked rigorously to organise the first Shanti March in Delhi and ensured a noticeable participation of Sikhs and their families demanding immediate relief for Sikh community and severe prosecution for the killers. Several human rights organizations along with the media applauded this humanitarian act of her and comrades. | She worked rigorously to organise the first Shanti March in Delhi and ensured a noticeable participation of Sikhs and their families demanding immediate relief for Sikh community and severe prosecution for the killers. Several human rights organizations along with the media applauded this humanitarian act of her and her comrades. | ||
Like her husband she | Like her husband she followed the path of simplicity and impeccable integrity and insisted that others follow the same course in public life. She suffered much she never abandoned with her principles. She neither demanded nor accepted favours from anyone throughout her life. | ||
Born at Saharanpur on 2 March 1939 in a Zamindaar family, Sunita zealously started working for the underprivileged after her marriage and remained involved with NFIW and Communist movement till her eternal sleep on Deepawali, 13 November 2012. Amarjeet Kaur, Secretary CPI National Council, Senior Communist Ramsaran Ram, Prof. Dinesh Varshney and Dhirendra Sharma, Secretary Delhi Communist Party were among the people and Social activists gathered to pay her the last tributes. | Born at Saharanpur on 2 March 1939 in a Zamindaar family, Sunita zealously started working for the underprivileged after her marriage and remained involved with NFIW and Communist movement till her eternal sleep on Deepawali, 13 November 2012. Amarjeet Kaur, Secretary CPI National Council, Senior Communist Ramsaran Ram, Prof. Dinesh Varshney and Dhirendra Sharma, Secretary Delhi Communist Party were among the people and Social activists gathered to pay her the last tributes. | ||
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== Legacy == | == Legacy == | ||
English daily [[The Hindustan Times]] wrote in an article about him: | English daily [[The Hindustan Times]] wrote in an article about him: | ||
<blockquote>Despite being a prominent politician of Delhi he was always accessible to public, a man of masses loved by every class of the society. Guru Radha Kishan fought valiantly for the economic deprivation for the poor and the issues of social deprivation in Delhi. He was so selfless that he rides a bicycle, he has no house and bank balances to mention. Guru Radha Kishan never deviated from the decent self conduct throughout his public life and opted to live in a rented premises of one room and shunned many of the facilities he was entitled to. Being an honest representative of society he was widely respected for his integrity, honesty and transparency cutting across party lines. He was a true social worker and a person who deserves to be respected and loved. | <blockquote>Despite being a prominent politician of Delhi he was always accessible to public, a man of masses loved by every class of the society. Guru Radha Kishan fought valiantly for the economic deprivation for the poor and the issues of social deprivation in Delhi. He was so selfless that he rides a bicycle, he has no house and bank balances to mention. Guru Radha Kishan never deviated from the decent self conduct throughout his public life and opted to live in a rented premises of one room and shunned many of the facilities he was entitled to. Being an honest representative of society he was widely respected for his integrity, honesty and transparency cutting across party lines. He was a true social worker and a person who deserves to be respected and loved. "Alas! he is a history."</blockquote> | ||
== References and external links == | == References and external links == | ||