Manik Chand Jatav-vir explained

Rao Manik Chand Jatav- was a Dalit activist and Member of 1st Lok Sabha^{[1] [2] [3]} from Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan.^[4]

Biography

Manik Chand Jatav-vir was born to Shri Bab Saheb Bhola Nath Jatav-Vir and Smt. Vishastra Devi in March 1897 at Agra, North-Western Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh). He got his education at St. John's College, Agra. He was imprisoned in connection with Dalit Uplift movement in 1947. He had a lifelong interest in Dalit Uplift and Social Services. He lived in Vir Bhawan, Raja ki Mandi, Agra (U.P.)

Recognition

• In 1943, Viceroy awarded a prize for services to Depressed Classes
• Became Rao Sahib and then Jagir in 1945.

Notes and References

1. Web site: ETERNAL RAJIV - Epitome of Humanity. By : Shyam Goenka . Rajivgandhi.in . 1956-09-04 . 2013-05-09 . https://archive.today/20130702100425/http://www.rajivgandhi.in/website/page53-2.htm . 2 July 2013 . dead .
2. Web site: Lok Sabha . 164.100.47.132 . 2013-05-09.
3. Web site: Biographical Sketch Of First Lok Sabha . Parliamentofindia.nic.in . 2013-05-09.
4. Web site: Members Bioprofile . 164.100.47.132 . 1915-03-01 . 2013-05-09.