Babulal Patodi
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Babulal Patodi (1920–2012) 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 to 1950 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.[1] A statue has been installed at top Gomatgiri hills in his honour.[5]
Born15 June 1920
Sumtha, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Died25 January 2012 (aged 91)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Resting place
84 Gumashta Nagar, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India22°44′44″N 75°46′23″E
OccupationsFreedom activist
Social worker
Social worker
Babulal Patodi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 June 1920 Sumtha, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Died | 25 January 2012 (aged 91) Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
Resting place | 84 Gumashta Nagar, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India 22°44′44″N 75°46′23″E |
| Occupations | Freedom activist Social worker |
| Children | Three sons and three daughters |
| Parent | Chogalalji Patodi |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
