Shri Jagdev Singh Siddhanti political profile

Members Bioprofile

SIDDHANTI, SHRI JAGDEV SINGH, Shastri, Haryana Lok Samiti, (Punjab—Jhajjar— 1962):  S. of Shri Preet Ram; B. V. & P.O. Barhana, Distt. Rohtak, October 5, 1900; ed. at Punjab University and Dayanand Updeshak Vidyalaya, Lahore; m. Shrimati Nanti Summer, 1916; Social reformer; worked in army during First World War, 1914—18; remained in jail for 5 months in connection with Hyderabad Arya Satyagraha, 1939; Went underground and evaded warrants of arrest in 1942; Arrested in Hindi Raksha Samiti movement in Punjab, 1957; Was member of negotiating Committee on language problem in Punjab on behalf of a Pratinidhi Sabha; Was also member of Language Committee; General Secretary, Arya Pratinidhi Sabha, Punjab, 1957-61; Acting President, Arya Pratinidhi Sabha, Punjab; President, Sarvakhap Panchayat since 1954; Patron, Arya Mahavidyalaya, Kirthal, Distt. Meerut since 1944; President, Vidya Arya Sabha, Gurkul University, Kangri and Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Gurkul, Dehra Dun; President, R. K. Arya College, Nawan Shahar, Jullundur; Vice-President, Virjanand Sanskrit Parishad.

Social activities:  Harijan uplift, rural uplift and rural education; Organised conferences and panchayats for eradication of social evils like smoking, drinking, early marriage and dowry system; Protection of the cow.

Hobbies:  Study of vedas, shastras and ancient Indian history.

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Sanskrit literature.

Special interests:  Research in historical documents and study of the system of ancient Indian government.

Books published:  Commentary on Satyartha Prakash by Rishi Dayanand; Vaidik Dharm Parichaya,  Sanskrit Vangmaya ka sankshipt Parichaya, Chhatropyogi Vichar Mala, Vaidik Vir Tarang.

Sports:  Yogasans and Pranayam.

Travels abroad:  Middle East Countries.

Permanent address:  Samrat Press, Pahari Dhiraj, Delhi-6.

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