Description
This book meticulously documents over 25 years of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya’s altruistic endeavors in elevating his homeland. His pivotal roles in Congress, the Imperial Legislative Council, and the establishment of the Hindu University in Benares underscore his exceptional stature. The compilation encompasses his renowned Hindu University Scheme, comprehensive Congress Presidential Addresses, incisive analysis of the Montagu-Chelmsford Proposal, exhaustive Industrial Commission report assessment, and a judicious selection of speeches on diverse subjects. Particularly notable are his Imperial Legislative Council speeches, spanning Press Act, Seditious Meetings Act, Education Bill, labor abolition, and Simultaneous Examinations. Inclusion of his Delhi Congress Address ensures currency, highlighting Pandit Malaviya’s deep impact on India’s public life, education, and socio-political fabric. Hailing from a scholarly Brahmin lineage, he transitioned through education, editing, and law, with his moderation as “Hindustani” editor earning local acclaim. Co-founding the Hindu Samaj of Allahabad, his legislative engagement from 1902 onwards championed reforms, exemplifying his eloquence and dedication to India’s progress.
