Acharya Jiwatram Bhagwandas Kripalani [1888-1982]

A close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and a top ranking leader in the freedom movement.
Only Sindhi who became the President of Indian National Congress.
Passed B.A. in 1908 and M.A. in 1911 from Ferguson College, Pune.
In 1917 when Gandhiji visites Muzzarfarpur in connection with Neel Satyagrah, Kriplani was his trusted lieutenant.
In 1920 hr joined Gandhiji’s non-cooperation movement and was imprisoned in 1921.
He became Acharya of Gujarat Vdyapeeth, Ahmedabad in 1922.
He became the first Chairman of SRC Ltd. in 1948.
He was elected unopposed to Lok Sabha in 1952 & 1957 elections. Till 1971, hr remained member of Lok Sabha.
He remained true to Gandhian values till the end of his life and passed away on 19th March, 1982 at Ahmedabad.
Government of India has issued a postal stamp in his memory.