Never Bow Sher-E-Bihar, Bhagwat Jha Azad has created history in politics with principles

Patna, October 3 (IANS). There are some names in the history of Indian politics, which becomes a symbol of not only their party, but also the service of all the people. Bhagwat Jha Azad is one of them, called ‘Sher-e-Bihar’. The life of this fighter, from the Freedom Movement to the Chief Minister of Bihar, is an example of struggle, dedication and unwavering will, which still inspires youth. Bhagwat Jha Azad was born on November 28, 1922 in an ordinary Boer family in the Kasba village of Mehrama -Blok of the Godda district of undivided Bihar (now Jharkhand). His father was a hard -working farmer who has learned the boy for hard work and patriotism since childhood. Azad’s full name was Bhagwat Jha, but the association of ‘Azad’ of is associated with an interesting story. When he was arrested during the lifting of India in 1942, British police asked his name. He proudly said, “My name is Azad.” This incident not only made him a symbol of freedom, but also revealed the stubbornness and courage of his personality. Azad was very hardworking in terms of education. He did his early studies in local schools and later obtained a MA degree from Bhagalpur University. But his studies stopped in the middle, when the Quit India movement led by Mahatma Gandhi gained momentum in 1942. The youth jumped into the Azad movement. They were busy with underground activities day and night, distributed pamphlets against the British Empire, organized meetings and motivated them. As a result of this movement, he had to travel to jail several times. After coming out of jail, he devoted his life to the Indian National Congress. His role in the Bihar Province Congress Committee became so important that he soon became a state leader. Bhagwat Jha Azad’s political journey has been shining since the 1950s. He became a member of the Bihar law meeting and served as minister in various ministries. But the real height came when he fluctuated the lure Sabha election. He was elected five times MP from Bhagalpur Lok Sabha seat. His eloquence and logic in Parliament was such that the opposition leaders also considered his iron. Azad’s contribution to Bihar politics is memorable. From 14 February 1988 to 10 March 1989 he was the 18th Chief Minister of Bihar. In this short term, he focused on the basic problems of the state. Auxiliary work, agricultural reforms and poverty alleviation schemes in flood -driven areas have accelerated. Bhagwat Jha Azad’s personal life was equally inspiring. He was a family person. His son Kirti Azad became a cricketer for a politician who had the distinction to be part of the Indian team that won the World Cup in 1983. Azad himself was a sportsman and learned the youth discipline through sports. He died in Delhi on October 4, 2011 at the age of 88. -Ians Aks/ABM