Jaglal Choudhary
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Jaglal Choudhary | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 February 1895 |
| Died | 1975 (aged 79–80) |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
Jaglal Choudhary (5 February 1895 – 1975)[1][2] was an Indian independence activist, Pasi leader and politician from Bihar, India. He was also a reformer who championed the causes of women's rights, emancipation of dalits, education and land reforms in Bihar.[1]
Choudhary discontinued his medical education and joined the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1921 heeding Gandhi's call.[citation needed] He became a member of the District Congress Committee and was arrested for his participation in the Salt Satyagraha.[citation needed] In 1941 he was arrested and jailed for taking part in the Individual Satyagraha and in 1942 at the height of the Quit India Movement he led a satyagraha and captured the police station and post office at Garkha. For this he was arrested and sentenced to five years imprisonment.[citation needed] One of Choudhary's sons was shot dead by the police during the movement. From 23 August 1942 until his release on 30 March 1946 Choudhary remained in prison.[citation needed]
