Dalbir Singh Lohar
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Dalbir Singh Lohar actively participated in the Indian freedom struggle under the guidance of the Indian National Congress. He was deeply inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence and truth. During Gandhi's visit to Assam in 1921, Lohar joined the Congress-led procession in Dibrugarh and became involved in the Satyagraha movement initiated by Gandhi.
In 1941, during the third phase of the Satyagraha campaign, he was expelled from Assam due to his active involvement in the struggle.[2]
Role as a labor leader
After India's independence, Dalbir Singh Lohar emerged as a popular labour leader. He closely worked with the Assam Provincial Congress and the Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC). From 1964 to 1968, he served as the central president of the Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha (Assam Tea Workers Union).[3]
Political career
Lohar's political career began after India gained independence. He became the first Gorkha to win an assembly election in independent India, representing the interests of the working class and the Gorkha community in Assam.