Amarnath Vidyalankar
Amarnath Vidyalankar (8 December 1902 – 21 September 1985) was an Indian politician, social worker and journalist. He was involved in the independence movement and became a member of the Indian National Congress before India's independence in 1947. After independence, Vidyalankar served as Minister of Education, Labor and Languages in the Government of Punjab from 1957 to 1962 and was a member of the First (1952–1956), Third (1962–1967) and Fifth (1971–1977) Lok Sabhas.
Amarnath Vidyalankar | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 15 March 1971 – 18 January 1977 | |
| In office 15 April 1952 – 3 March 1967 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 December 1902 Bhera, Punjab, British India |
| Died | 21 September 1985 (aged 83) New Delhi, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Shanta Devi |
| Relations | Ro Khanna (grandson) |
| Alma mater | Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya |
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