->Nizil Shah No edit summary |
CleanupBot (talk | contribs) m clean up |
||
| Line 31: | Line 31: | ||
=== Journalism === | === Journalism === | ||
Gandhi joined Gujarati evening newspaper [[Janmabhoomi (Gujarati newspaper)|''Janmabhoomi'']]. He served as a deputy editor and later editor of it from 1937 to 1940. Due to differences with Amrutlal Sheth, the founder of ''Janmabhoomi'', regarding policy regarding [[ | Gandhi joined Gujarati evening newspaper [[Janmabhoomi (Gujarati newspaper)|''Janmabhoomi'']]. He served as a deputy editor and later editor of it from 1937 to 1940. Due to differences with Amrutlal Sheth, the founder of ''Janmabhoomi'', regarding policy regarding [[princely state]]s, he left ''Janmabhoomi'' in 1940 and started a new Gujarati daily ''Vande Mataram. Vande Mataram'' became popular.<ref name=":0"/><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LkleAAAAIAAJ&q=Janmabhoomi+gujarati&dq=Janmabhoomi+gujarati|title=Indian journalism: origin, growth and development of Indian journalism from Asoka to Nehru|last=Kr̥ṣṇamūrti|first=Nāḍiga|date=1966|publisher=University of Mysore|language=en}}</ref> | ||
=== Politics === | === Politics === | ||
He was active in politics and social activities. He was the President of Kathiawar Praja Mandal which brought awareness in Bombay regarding problem of people of [[Kathiawar]]. He was also welcome president of the Kathiawar Praja Sammelan held at [[Azad Maidan]] in Bombay in June 1947. He opposed Jam Group Scheme regarding integration of princely states of Kathiawar.<ref name=":0" | He was active in politics and social activities. He was the President of Kathiawar Praja Mandal which brought awareness in Bombay regarding problem of people of [[Kathiawar]]. He was also welcome president of the Kathiawar Praja Sammelan held at [[Azad Maidan]] in Bombay in June 1947. He opposed Jam Group Scheme regarding integration of princely states of Kathiawar.<ref name=":0"/> | ||
When the [[Nawab]] of [[Junagadh State]] [[Instrument of Accession|acceded]] his state to [[Pakistan]] in 1947, Samaldas Gandhi, [[U. N. Dhebar]] and members of Junagadh Praja Mandal met at the office of ''Vande Mataram'' on 19 August 1947. He was was specially invited to attend Kathiawar Rajakiya Prishad on 25 August 1947. A five-member committee called Junagadh Samiti was formed on 15 September 1947 which included Samaldas Gandhi. Gandhi met [[V. P. Menon]] and proposed to formed the a government-in-exile the ''Aarzi Hakumat'' or ''Provisional Government'' of Junagadh State. On 25 September 1947, the ''Aarzi Hukumat'' headed by Samaldas Gandhi was declared in a public meeting at Madhavbagh in Bombay.<ref name=":0" | When the [[Nawab]] of [[Junagadh State]] [[Instrument of Accession|acceded]] his state to [[Pakistan]] in 1947, Samaldas Gandhi, [[U. N. Dhebar]] and members of Junagadh Praja Mandal met at the office of ''Vande Mataram'' on 19 August 1947. He was was specially invited to attend Kathiawar Rajakiya Prishad on 25 August 1947. A five-member committee called Junagadh Samiti was formed on 15 September 1947 which included Samaldas Gandhi. Gandhi met [[V. P. Menon]] and proposed to formed the a government-in-exile the ''Aarzi Hakumat'' or ''Provisional Government'' of Junagadh State. On 25 September 1947, the ''Aarzi Hukumat'' headed by Samaldas Gandhi was declared in a public meeting at Madhavbagh in Bombay.<ref name=":0"/> | ||
The five member ministry of ''Aarzi Hakumat'' went to [[Rajkot]]. Gandhi became the Prime Minister and also held ministry of foreign affairs. ''Aarzi Hakumat'' captured 160 villages in forty days, from 30 September to 8 November 1947. Junagadh acceded to the [[India|Union of India]] on 9 November 1947.<ref name=":0" | The five member ministry of ''Aarzi Hakumat'' went to [[Rajkot]]. Gandhi became the Prime Minister and also held ministry of foreign affairs. ''Aarzi Hakumat'' captured 160 villages in forty days, from 30 September to 8 November 1947. Junagadh acceded to the [[India|Union of India]] on 9 November 1947.<ref name=":0"/> | ||
After six months, Gandhi was appointed as a one of the three civillian members for the administration of Junagadh on 1 June 1948. He was one of the seven members elected unopposed to the Constitution Assembly of Saurashtra in December 1948. All seven members voted to merge Junagadh State with Saurashtra and it was merged in January 1949. Gandhi served as the minister of revenue of Saurashtra State from 25 January 1949 to 18 January 1950. He resigned following personal differences.<ref name=":0" | After six months, Gandhi was appointed as a one of the three civillian members for the administration of Junagadh on 1 June 1948. He was one of the seven members elected unopposed to the Constitution Assembly of Saurashtra in December 1948. All seven members voted to merge Junagadh State with Saurashtra and it was merged in January 1949. Gandhi served as the minister of revenue of Saurashtra State from 25 January 1949 to 18 January 1950. He resigned following personal differences.<ref name=":0"/> | ||
Later he and his publication ''Vande Mataram'' faced financial difficulties. He died on 8 June 1953.<ref name=":0" | Later he and his publication ''Vande Mataram'' faced financial difficulties. He died on 8 June 1953.<ref name=":0"/> | ||
==Commemoration== | ==Commemoration== | ||
| Line 50: | Line 50: | ||
== Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
He married Vijayaben and had two sons, Kishor and Hemant; an two daughters, Pushpa and Manjari. Kishor Gandhi published a children's magazine ''Ramakadu''.<ref name=":0" | He married Vijayaben and had two sons, Kishor and Hemant; an two daughters, Pushpa and Manjari. Kishor Gandhi published a children's magazine ''Ramakadu''.<ref name=":0"/> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Latest revision as of 13:42, 11 December 2022
 | This article needs additional citations for verification. (December 2010) |
Samaldas Gandhi | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | 1897 |
| Died | 1953 |
| Spouse(s) | Vijayabehn |
| Children | Pushpa, Kishor, Manjari, Hemant |
| Parents |
|
Samaldas Gandhi (1897-1953) was a journalist and Indian independence activist who headed the Aarzi Hakumat or Provisional Government of the erstwhile princely state of Junagadh. He was a nephew of Mahatma Gandhi.
Early life[edit | edit source]
Samaldas was born in 1897. He was a son of Laxmidas/Kalidas Karamchand Gandhi and Nandkunwarba. Samaldas was a close follower of his uncle, Mahatma Gandhi.[1]
Career[edit | edit source]
Journalism[edit | edit source]
Gandhi joined Gujarati evening newspaper Janmabhoomi. He served as a deputy editor and later editor of it from 1937 to 1940. Due to differences with Amrutlal Sheth, the founder of Janmabhoomi, regarding policy regarding princely states, he left Janmabhoomi in 1940 and started a new Gujarati daily Vande Mataram. Vande Mataram became popular.[1][2]
Politics[edit | edit source]
He was active in politics and social activities. He was the President of Kathiawar Praja Mandal which brought awareness in Bombay regarding problem of people of Kathiawar. He was also welcome president of the Kathiawar Praja Sammelan held at Azad Maidan in Bombay in June 1947. He opposed Jam Group Scheme regarding integration of princely states of Kathiawar.[1]
When the Nawab of Junagadh State acceded his state to Pakistan in 1947, Samaldas Gandhi, U. N. Dhebar and members of Junagadh Praja Mandal met at the office of Vande Mataram on 19 August 1947. He was was specially invited to attend Kathiawar Rajakiya Prishad on 25 August 1947. A five-member committee called Junagadh Samiti was formed on 15 September 1947 which included Samaldas Gandhi. Gandhi met V. P. Menon and proposed to formed the a government-in-exile the Aarzi Hakumat or Provisional Government of Junagadh State. On 25 September 1947, the Aarzi Hukumat headed by Samaldas Gandhi was declared in a public meeting at Madhavbagh in Bombay.[1]
The five member ministry of Aarzi Hakumat went to Rajkot. Gandhi became the Prime Minister and also held ministry of foreign affairs. Aarzi Hakumat captured 160 villages in forty days, from 30 September to 8 November 1947. Junagadh acceded to the Union of India on 9 November 1947.[1]
After six months, Gandhi was appointed as a one of the three civillian members for the administration of Junagadh on 1 June 1948. He was one of the seven members elected unopposed to the Constitution Assembly of Saurashtra in December 1948. All seven members voted to merge Junagadh State with Saurashtra and it was merged in January 1949. Gandhi served as the minister of revenue of Saurashtra State from 25 January 1949 to 18 January 1950. He resigned following personal differences.[1]
Later he and his publication Vande Mataram faced financial difficulties. He died on 8 June 1953.[1]
Commemoration[edit | edit source]
Samaldas Gandhi is widely remembered in Junagadh and the state of Gujarat today as a hero and patriot. There are several schools, public foundations and hospitals named after him.
The Princess Street in Mumbai has been renamed as Samaldas Gandhi Marg.
Personal life[edit | edit source]
He married Vijayaben and had two sons, Kishor and Hemant; an two daughters, Pushpa and Manjari. Kishor Gandhi published a children's magazine Ramakadu.[1]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Jani, Shashikant Vishwanath (1 January 2010). "ગાંધી, શામળદાસ લક્ષ્મીદાસ". Gujarati Vishwakosh (in ગુજરાતી). Retrieved 2 January 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Kr̥ṣṇamūrti, Nāḍiga (1966). Indian journalism: origin, growth and development of Indian journalism from Asoka to Nehru. University of Mysore.