Nathuram Mirdha

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Nathuram Mirdha
Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
In office
1952–1967 and 1985–1990
Member of the Indian Parliament Loksabha
Assumed office
1971–77, 1977–1980, 1980–1984, 1989–1991, 1991–1996, 1996–till death
Personal details
Born(1921-10-20)20 October 1921
Kuchera, Nagaur, Rajasthan
Died30 August 1996(1996-08-30) (aged 74)
Political partyIndian National Congress
Spouse(s)Kesar devi
Alma materLucknow University
ProfessionPolitician, freedom fighter, social reformer

Nathuram Mirdha (1921–1996) was a parliamentarian, freedom fighter, social reformer and popular farmer leader of Marwar region in Rajasthan, India. He was born in Kuchera, Nagaur district, Rajasthan on 20 October 1921. His father's name was Thana Ram Mirdha.[1]

Education[edit]

Nathuram Mirdha passed his matriculation from Darbar High School Jodhpur with first division with suplimentry. He earned an M.A. (Economics) and completed an LLB degree in 1944 from Lucknow University.[1]

Rise as farmer leader[edit]

Nathuram Mirdha organised a massive farmer gathering at Jodhpur under the Chairmanship of Chhotu Ram. He joined the Institution of farmers "Kisan Sabha" founded by Baldev Ram Mirdha as Secretary in 1946. He was made the Revenue minister in the Jodhpur state. Nathuram Mirdha had an intimate association with Justice Kan Singh Parihar.[2]

Freedom fighter and political leader[edit]

On 15 August 1947, with the independence of India, a popular Ministry was installed in Jodhpur. Recognising the importance of the Kisan Sabha, Mirda, as its general secretary, was included in the Ministry. He won his first assembly election in 1952 from Merta City constituency with a huge majority. He was a Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from 1952 to 1967 and 1984 to 1989 and held several important portfolios in the Government of Rajasthan. He is known for strengthening agriculture and cooperative sectors in Rajasthan. Commencing from 1972, he was returned to the Lok Sabha six times. He served in the Union Council of Ministers in 1979-80 and 1989–90. He served also as the Chairman of the National Agricultural Prices Commission.[1]

Chairman of National Agricultural Prices Commission[edit]

See also: National Commission on Agriculture

As Chairman of National Agricultural Prices Commission, he implemented a number of schemes in the interest of farmers.

He was Chairman of Maharaja Suraj Mal Institute, New Delhi for ten years.[1]

Family[edit]

He was married to Kesar Devi in 1936 and they had two sons and two daughters.[citation needed]

Nathuram Mirdha died on 30 August 1996 in New Delhi, aged 75.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Biographical Sketch: Mirdha, Shri Nathu Ram". Archived from the original on 29 December 2006. Retrieved 2 January 2007.
  2. ↑ "Hon'ble Justice Kan Singh Ji Parihar".[dead link]
  3. ↑ "Members Died, Resigned etc". Parliament of India, New Delhi. Archived from the original on 23 October 2013. Retrieved 22 October 2013.
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