Dr. Choithram Pratabrai Gidwani [1869-1957]

A renowned freedom fighter and one o fthe tall political figures of Sindh.
Passed L.C.P.S. examination and entered government service. In 1915 he left government job to join politics.
Started a Brahamcharya Ashram in Hyderabad. Under the influence of Gandhiji he became votary of non-violent movement.
In 1920 he was elected President of Sindh Congress, and remained at that post till 1947.
In 1938 he was elected as Member of Sind Assembly.
On the issue of resettlement of Sindhis in India, he had differences with Nehru and Patel, which resulted in his resignation from Congress Party.
He was elected to Lok Sabha from Thane constituency in 1952 on the ticket of Samajwadi Party and raised his voice in Parliament on rehabilitation of Hindus displaced from Pakisthan.
Dr. Gidwani passed away on 12th Sept. 1957 at Bombay.