Gulzarilal Nanda (1898-1998)
Technical Data
| Stamp Set | Birth Centenary |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | July 4, 1999 |
| Denomination | Rs. 3 |
| Quantity | 400,000 |
| Perforation | comb 13 x 13½ |
| Printer | Security Printing Press, Nashik |
| Watermark | No Watermark |
| Colors | Multicolor |
| Catalog Codes |
Michel IN 1688 Stamp Number IN 1749 Yvert et Tellier IN 1455 Stanley Gibbons IN 1851 |
| Themes | Anniversaries and Jubilees | Famous people | Headgear | Men | Optical Instruments | Politicians | Professors |
Table of Contents
Gulzarilal Nanda (1898 – 1998)
Political and Administrative Contributions:
- Acting Prime Minister: Gulzarilal Nanda served as the Acting Prime Minister of India on two significant occasions: first, following the death of Jawaharlal Nehru in 1964, and again after the death of Lal Bahadur Shastri in 1966. His brief tenures were crucial during transitions in leadership.
- Political Career: Elected to the Bombay Legislative Assembly in 1937 and again in 1947, Nanda played an important role in regional politics and governance.
Early Life and Influences:
- Birth and Education: Born on July 4, 1898, in Sialkot (now in Pakistan), Nanda was deeply influenced by Mahatma Gandhi and the principles of the Non-Cooperation Movement.
- Involvement in Labour Movements: Moved to Ahmedabad in 1922, where he engaged in trade union activities and worked closely with textile labourers.
Activism and Contributions:
- Non-Cooperation Movement: Nanda joined the movement in 1921 and was actively involved in Gandhiji’s campaigns.
- Jail and Study: Imprisoned during the Satyagraha Movement of 1932, he used his time in jail for systematic study and developed a keen interest in planning.
Post-Independence Contributions:
- Planning Commission: His early interest in planning culminated in his role as Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission of India.
- Ministerial Roles: Served as Minister of Labour and Housing for the Bombay Government from 1947 to 1950.
- Trade Union Congress: Played a key role in organizing the Indian National Trade Union Congress in Mumbai in 1947, contributing to the formation of a unified trade union movement in India.
Legacy:
- Enduring Influence: Gulzarilal Nanda’s contributions to Indian politics, trade unions, and planning left a lasting impact on India’s post-independence development and governance.