Babulal Patodi

Babulal Patodi was an Indian social worker and freedom activist.[1] He was a senior member of the Indian National Congress[2] and the president of the Indore Congress Committee from 1949–50 and 1953-54.[3] He also served as M.L.A. The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian award of the Padma Shri, in 1991.[4] He died on 25 January 2012, aged 92, succumbing to old age illnesses and survived by his one son Narendra Patodi.[1] A statue has been installed at top Gomatgiri hills in his honour.[5]

padma shri Babulal Patodi
Born15 June 1920
Sumtha, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Died25 January 2012
Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Resting place84 Gumashta Nagar, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
22°44′44″N 75°46′23″E
OccupationFreedom activist
Social worker
Childrenthree son and three daughters
Parent(s)Chogalalji Patodi
AwardsPadma Shri

See also
  • Indian freedom struggle

References
  1. "Patodi passes away". Free Press Journal. 2015. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
  2. "Veteran Congress Leader Babulal Patodi passes away". Money Control. 25 January 2012. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
  3. Rodney W. Jones (1974). Urban Politics in India: Area, Power, and Policy in a Penetrated System. University of California Press. p. 420. ISBN 9780520025455. Retrieved 9 October 2015. Babulal Patodi.
  4. "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
  5. "Statues of the living divide Digambar Jains". Indian Express. 24 April 2007. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
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