L. N. Hardas
Hardas Laxmanrao Nagrale (6 January 1904 – 12 January 1939), popularly known as Babu Hardas, was an Indian Dalit leader, politician and social reformer. He was an ardent follower of B. R. Ambedkar and was pioneer of the practice of exchanging the greeting Jai Bhim amongst the Dalits. He was also a prominent labour leader in the Central Province and was the general secretary of the Independent Labour Party in the province. Hardas was also the first Member of the Legislative Assembly to be elected from Nagpur Kamptee constituency in 1937.
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Born | Kamthi, British India | 6 January 1904
Died | 12 January 1939 35) British India | (aged
Nationality | Indian |
Known for | Pioneer of the greeting phrase Jai Bhim |
Spouse | Sahubai |
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