Madan Mohan Malaviya Posthumously Awarded Bharat Ratna
Madan Mohan Malaviya Posthumously Awarded Bharat Ratna
Madan Mohan Malaviya Posthumously Awarded Bharat Ratna
i. Freedom fighter and educationist, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya on 30 March 2015 was conferred the highest
civilian award of the country Bharat Ratna (posthumous). His family members received the award from President
Prabab Mukherjee at a function in the Ashoka hall of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
ii. The award was given to Pt Madan Mohan Malaviya or Mahamana Malaviyas family for his outstanding work in
the field of education and the country's freedom struggle.
iii. Pandit Malaviya was born on 25 December 1861 in Allahabad. He studied at Calcutta University and became
a school teacher. Later he also practiced as a lawyer and even a newspaper editor. He was the founder of
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and Hindu Mahasabha.
iv. Besides, President also presented Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards.