Vinayak Sitaram Sarwate Explained

Vinayak Sitaram Sarwate
Birth Date:1884
Death Date:1972
Nationality:Indian
Children:Shalini Moghe, Nalini Moghe, Dr Malini Harmalkar, Kalindi Sarwate], Vasudev, Vishnu and Vasant Sarwate

Vinayak Sitaram Sarwate (1884-1972) was a Marathi freedom fighter, political leader, and author from Indore.[1] [2] He was appointed Sarsanghchalak of RSS in 1940. He clearly stated his alignment with Congress. He was also the member of Constituent Assembly of India representing the Madhya Bharat state.

He founded with his daughter, Shalini Moghe, "Bal Niketan Sangh", an organization in social service and education.[3]

He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, third highest civilian honour of India by the President of India, in 1966.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Jones, Rodney W. . University of California Press . 1974 . Urban Politics in India: Area, Power, and Policy in a Penetrated System . registration . vinayak sitaram sarwate. . 78 . 9780520025455 . September 20, 2016.
  2. Web site: Vinayak Sitaram Sarwate Works . . September 21, 2016 .
  3. Web site: Our Founders . Bal Niketan Sangh, Indore . September 20, 2016 .
  4. Web site: Padma Awards Directory (1954–2013). Ministry of Home Affairs. 22. 19 September 2016.