Chandulal Chandrakar Age, Death, Family, Biography
Chandulal Chandrakar Age, Death, Family, Biography
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Age: 75 Years
Hometown: Durg, Chhattisgarh
Death Date: 02/02/1995
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | • Freedom Fighter • Politician • Journalist • Agriculturist |
| Politics | |
| Political Party | Indian National Congress (I) (now Indian National Congress)  |
| Political Journey | • Contested and won the Lok Sabha by-election from Durg, Madhya Pradesh (1970) • Contested and won the Lok Sabha election from Durg, Madhya Pradesh (1971) • Became the Chairman of the Committee on Government Assurances • Became a member of the Consultative Committee in the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting • Became a member of the Consultative Committee in the Ministry of Steel & Mines • Became vice president of the Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) for Madhya Pradesh (1975) • Became the President of the Steel Workers Union, Bhilai Steel Plant (1975) • Served as the President of the Federation of Government of India Printing Press Workers Union (1975-78) • Became the member of the Consultative Committee in the Ministry of Defence • Contested and lost the Lok Sabha election from Durg, Madhya Pradesh (1977) • Contested and won the Lok Sabha election from Durg, Madhya Pradesh (1980) • Became a member of the Consultative Committee in the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting • Became a member of the Consultative Committee in the Ministry of Steel & Mines • Served as the Union Minister of State, Tourism and Civil Aviation (June 1980 - January 1982) • Became the General Secretary of A.I.C.C.(I) (1982) • Contested and won the Lok Sabha election from Durg, Madhya Pradesh (1984) • Became a member of the Consultative Committee in the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting • Became a member of the Consultative Committee in the Ministry of Finance • Became a member of the Business Advisory Committee • Became the Union Minister of State, Agriculture and Rural Development (January 1985 to January 1986) • Became the President of Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee (1986-88) • Contested and lost the Lok Sabha election from Durg, Madhya Pradesh (1989) • Contested and won the Lok Sabha election from Durg, Madhya Pradesh (1991) • Served as the national spokesperson of Congress (1993-95) • President of Chhattisgarh Rajya Nirman Mandal (1994-1995) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 1 January 1920 (Thursday) |
| Birthplace | Nipani, Durg, Central Provinces and Berar, British India (now Chhattisgarh, India) |
| Date of Death | 2 February 1995 |
| Age (at the time of death) | 75 Years |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Nationality | • British Indian (1920-1947) • Indian (1947-1995) |
| Hometown | Durg, Chhattisgarh |
| School | • Primary education from a school in Sirsakala, Chattisgarh • Matriculation from a school in Nagpur, Maharashtra |
| College/University | Robertson College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Arts (BA) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Kurmi |
| Hobbies | Photography, Videography, Gardening |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father- Ram Dayal Chandrakar |
| Siblings | Brother- Chunnilal Chandrakar |
| Other Relatives | Grand Nephew- Amit Chandraker (Politician)  |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Chandulal Chandrakar
He was born into a family of farmers.
He joined the national movement for freedom when he was in college.
In 1942, he was arrested for participating in the Quit India Movement but released due to his exams.
In 1945, after completing his college education, he began working as a journalist, at the age of 25 years and continued till 1980.
He started his career by joining the daily ‘Aaj’ newspaper in Banaras.
Later, he worked as a correspondent for ‘Aryavart’ newspaper.
Mahatma Gandhi asked his son, Devdas Gandhi, who was the editor of the Hindustan Times to invite Chandulal Chandrakar to work in his newspaper.
He became the assistant editor of the Hindustan Times in 1946. Later, he became a city reporter and an editor of the newspaper.
From 1964 to 1980, he served as the editor-in-chief of Hindustan Times.
He worked as a special correspondent in the murder case of Mahatma Gandhi.
As a journalist, he had reported on 9 Olympic Games and 6 Asian Games for newspapers since 1948.
He also worked as an editor in the ‘Hindustan’ (Hindi Daily).
He was the first person from Chattisgarh to become an editor of a national newspaper.
He wrote numerous articles on the economic conditions of several countries of the world. He also wrote articles on foreign travels, national events, and international events.
His articles have been published in national as well as international newspapers.
He was a very experienced journalist and had visited more than 138 countries as a journalist.
In 1983, he represented India at UNESCO, Paris and the Congress Party at the 100th Death Anniversary of Karl Marx in Berlin.
During the 1990s when the demand for Chattisgarh to become a separate state rose, a statewide political forum, Chhattisgarh Rajya Nirman Manch, was established. It was led by Chandulal Chandrakar.
He worked for the development of villages and helped in the opening of libraries and youth organisations in Madhya Pradesh.
Chandulal Chandrakar speaking to the people
He loved gardening, especially roses, seasonal flowers, fruits, and vegetables.
In 2013, Chandulal Chandrakar Memorial Medical College in Durg, Chhattisgarh, was established and named after him. In 2021, it was acquired by the Chhatisgarh government.
Chandulal Chandrakar Memorial Government Medical College
The government of Chattisgarh has established a fellowship in Chandulal Chandrakar’s name, along with the award, Chandulal Chandrakar Memorial Journalism Award, for his contribution to journalism.
Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel considers Chandulal Chandrakar as his political guru.
Bhupesh Baghel paying his tributes to Chandulal Chandrakar
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