Issued by India

Issued on Aug 17, 2025

Issued for : The Department of Posts is proud to release a commemorative postage stamp celebrating Laxmidas Borkar, a visionary devoted to truth, freedom, and the enduring power of the written word. This stamp honours the memory and work of a man who lived for Goa and stood firmly for the greater ideals of India.

Credits :
Stamp/FDC/Brochure/Cancellation Cachet : Sh. Jairaj T. G.

Type : Stamp, Mint Condition

Colour : Multi Colour

Denomination : 500 Paise

Stamps Printed : 303765

Printing Process : Wet Offset

Printer : Security Printing Press, Hyderabad

Name : Dattaram Krishna Borkar

Born on 17 Aug, 1925 at Quepem, Goa, Portuguese India

Died on 4 Dec, 1999

About : 

• Laxmidas Borkar, born as Dattaram Krishna Borkar on 17 August 1925 in Kusman (Quepem), Goa, was the son of Krishna Dattaram Borkar and Umabai Krishna Borkar. He was a distinguished freedom fighter, journalist, writer and social reformer. He began his academic journey with primary education in Marathi. He completed his Lyceum in seven years, laying the foundation for a life dedicated to service, literature and nation-building.
• Laxmidas Borkar spent 16 formative years as a freedom fighter. He joined the Goa Seva Sangh in 1943. Later, he became an executive committee member of the Goa Congress Committee (Bombay Branch). A close associate of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, he was arrested during the historic 18^th June 1946 movement in Margao. He also participated in multiple Satyagraha protests across Goa, including in Shiroda, Ponda and Castle Rock. He often faced arrests, beatings and detentions. His dedication to civil liberties and the call for Goa’s freedom remained unwavering.
• He played a significant role as office secretary and later president of the National Congress of Goa (Bombay Branch). Representing Goan voices at national and international platforms, he interviewed Mahatma Gandhi on the “Goa Topic”. He was selected as the Goan People’s representative to sign the representation before the International Court of Justice at The Hague.
• Laxmidas Borkar’s journalistic journey spanned 51 years. He served at renowned publications including Loksatta, Indian Express, Financial Express, Screen, Navaprabha, Lincoln Star (USA), and Blitz. He also held key roles such as Vice President of Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh and played a foundational role in Goa Marathi Patrakar Sangh. He visited Rostock and Berlin in East Germany as well as Moscow in Russia, as part of a journalist delegation.
• An accomplished writer, Borkar authored 16 books covering political commentary, travelogues, fiction and biographies. His writings offered in-depth insights into freedom movements, social challenges, and cultural heritage. One of his notable works, published decades after it was written, was released at the hands of the Governor of Goa. The book presents a detailed three-year account of the freedom movement in Goa and has been translated into several Indian and foreign languages.
• His contributions include translations and original works in Marathi and Konkani. He also published writings that explored the lives of saints, revolutionaries and social reformers.
• Throughout his life, Borkar nurtured literary and professional communities through institutions such as The Goa Hindu Association, Sane Guruji Katha Mala, Mumbai Marathi Patrakar, and Goa Marathi Patrakar Sangh. His influence extended beyond journalism into public consciousness and youth education.
• His contributions have been honoured through awards, scholarships, exhibitions, documentary films, and a road named in his memory. His life has been celebrated through exhibitions, symposiums, digital book releases, and a memorial auditorium inaugurated in his honour. A commemorative quiz for students and a new Lifetime Achievement Award instituted by Goa Marathi Patrakar Sangh further reflect the enduring legacy of Laxmidas Borkar.
• Text : Based on information provided by the proponent.

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Issued by India

Issued on Dec 27, 2020

Issued for : India Post is pleased to issue a Commemorative Postage Stamp on Manikchandra Vajpayee.

Credits :
Stamp/Cancellation Cachet : Smt. Alka Sharma
FDC/Brochure : Smt. Nenu Gupta

Type : Stamp, Mint Condition

Colour : Multi Colour

Denomination : 500 Paise

Stamps Printed : 300000

Printing Process : Wet Offset

Printer : Security Printing Press, Hyderabad

Name : Manikchandra Vajpayee

Born on Oct 7, 1919 at Bateshwar, Agra district, Uttar Pradesh, India

Died on Dec 25, 2005 at Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India

About : 

• Manikchandra Vajpayee (Mama ji) led a selfless life and remained engaged in social service till the end of his life.
• He was born on October 7, 1919 in Bateshwar, district Agra (Uttar Pradesh). He completed his education from Morar, Gwalior. He secured first position in the Middle Board Examination in Gwalior State and received a Gold Medal in the Inter Ajmer Board Examination. He was a Pracharak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh from 1944 to 1953. He was a pioneer in establishment of a college in Adokhar (Bhind) and convener for Central India of Swadeshi Jagran Manch and organisational secretary for Central India of Jansangh between 1951 and 1954.
• He began his career in journalism as an editor of Weekly ‘Deshmitra’ published from Bhind. He was associated with ‘Dainik Swadesh’, Indore since its establishment in 1966, and was the editor of this newspaper between 1968 and 1985. Later, as an editorial advisor of Bhopal, Jabalpur, Sagar, Raipur and Bilaspur editions of ‘Swadesh’, he guided several journalists.
• During the emergency, he was in jail for 20 months. He was an eloquent writer. His articles and editorials are still relevant. He covered historical events in great detail in books such as ‘Aapatkalin Sangharsh Gatha’, ‘Pratham Agni Pariksha’, ‘Bharatiya Nari Swami Vivekanand Kee Drishti Men’, ‘Kashmir Ka Kadva Sach’, ‘Jyotijala Nij Pran Ki’ and ‘Madhya Bharat Kee Sangh Gatha’.
• Text : Based on information received from the proponent.

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Issued by India

Issued on Oct 6, 2019

Issued for : Department of Posts is pleased to release a Commemorative Postage Stamp on ‘The Samaja’, to mark its centenary.

Credits :
Stamp/FDC/Brochure : Sh. Brahm Prakash
Cancellation Cachet : Smt. Nenu Gupta

Type : Stamp, Mint Condition

Colour : Multi Colour

Denomination : 500 Paise

Stamps Printed : 406450

Printing Process : Wet Offset

Printer : Security Printing Press, Hyderabad

About : 

• ‘The Samaja’, a widely circulated and read Odia daily, was founded in 1919 by Gopabandhu Das (1877-1928); a visionary and freedom fighter. He was a symbol of Odia identity popularly known as Utkalmani and devoted his entire life to the cause of Odisha in particular and India in general. The environment of his time was marked by the awakening of nationalist forces in Odisha, the introduction of western education and the rise of Indian Renaissance.
• As an educationist, Gopabandhu realised that without education, people would not be conscious of their freedom and duty towards the nation. He was greatly influenced by the work of the Deccan Education Society under the leadership of Gopal Krishna Gokhale. As a result, a school was established at Satyabadi in the district of Puri. Gopabandhu became the Secretary of that school.
• The Odia weekly which he started and edited viz. ‘The Samaja’ was the means to propagate his ideas and create awareness among the masses. He emphasised on four major problems, viz. amalgamation of all the Odia speaking tracts; permanent measures for the prevention of floods and famines in Odisha; the restoration of Odia’s right to manufacture salt free from excise duty; and spread of education on Satyabadi model. He brought Gandhiji to Odisha in 1921 to further the cause of Non-Cooperation Movement. He was arrested by the police in 1921 and imprisoned. He was released from Hazaribagh jail on 26 June, 1924. Subhash Chandra Bose rightly called him the father of the national movement in Odisha.
• Today, the Odia daily ‘The Samaja’ continues to be a powerful medium to carry unbiased and independent news to every nook and corner of the state. It was initially published from Cuttack and now it has multiple editions being published from Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Sambalpur, Rourkela, Balasore and Berhampur in Odisha apart from Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and Kolkata in West Bengal.
• Over the years, it has slowly transformed itself into an institution. In the annals of the post-Independence era, the role of ‘The Samaja’ has been instrumental in contributing to the nation-building process. Now, it has a readership of around Sixteen Lakh having a daily circulation of nearing Three Lakh Fifty Thousand.
• ‘The Samaja’, is owned and managed by ‘Servants of the People Society’ (Lok Sevak Mandal), New Delhi, a trust founded by Punjab Kesari, Lala Lajpat Rai. The association of many a luminary in the course of time has enriched ‘The Samaja’. The profound and enormous contribution of Punjab Kesari Lala Lajpat Rai, Utkalmani Pandit Gopabandhu Das, Rajarshi Purushottam Das Tandon, Sri Balwant Rai Mehta, the former Prime Minister of India Sri Lal Bahadur Shastri, former Vice-President of India Shri Krishna Kant, former Chief Minister of Odisha Shri Biswanath Dash, Padma Bhushan Dr. Radhanath Rath has enabled the newspaper to leave an indelible imprint on the psyche of every Odia as the ‘Newspaper of the populace’.
• Apart from disseminating news, ‘The Samaja’ is committed to several social causes. The ‘Samaj Relief Committee’ has been the social face of ‘The Samaja’ over the years. The objective has always been the welfare of the people of Odisha be it their health, education or relief during natural calamities. ‘The Samaja’ reaches every doorstep through its relief work as a tribute to his founder. ‘The Samaja’ has established a 100-bed hospital known as Gopabandhu Institute of Medical Science and Research at Madhabpur under Athgarh subdivision of Cuttack district to provide health services to the poor and distressed. Scholarship is being provided to encourage talented students to carry out their academic ambitions.
• Text : Based on information received from the proponent.

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Issued by India

Issued on May 23, 2018

Issued for : Department of Posts is pleased to issue a Commemorative Postage Stamp on C. Kesavan.

Credits :
Stamp/FDC/Brochure/Cancellation Cachet : Smt. Alka Sharma

Type : Stamp, Mint Condition

Colour : Multi Colour

Denomination : 500 Paise

Stamps Printed : 600000

Printing Process : Wet Offset

Printer : Security Printing Press, Hyderabad

Name : C. Kesavan

Born on 23 May, 1891 at Mayyanad, Kollam district, Kerala, India

Died on 7 Jul, 1969 at Mayyanad, Kollam district, Kerala, India

About : 

• C. Kesavan was born at Mayyanad in Quilon. He graduated from University College, Trivandrum and took his law degree from Law College, Trivandrum. He was a prominent freedom fighter who organised, guided and led the struggle for the independence of India and was the chief architect of the liberation of Travancore State from the clutches of monarchy.
• After obtaining BA and BL degrees, he started legal practice at Kollam. He imbibed the teachings of Sree Narayana Guru, the great sage and social revolutionary and was gradually attracted to the dynamic philosophy of Gandhiji. As a man of the masses, he admired the radical economic and political teachings of Karl Marx also. Serving as the general secretary of the social organisation Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam, he gave a new momentum to the social and political struggles in the state.
• C. Kesavan briefly worked as a school teacher. His political career began in 1932 as the undisputed leader of Abstention Movement (Nivarthana Agitation). As a leader of this Movement, which later shaped the struggle for Independence in this part of the country, he entered mainstream politics through the State Congress. He invited the severe wrath of the rulers while serving as the general secretary of All Travancore Joint Political Congress. He was arrested at Alleppey on June 6, 1935, tried for sedition, sentenced to imprisonment and fined and confined to Central Prison, Thiruvananthapuram. He made an epoch-making speech in Kozhenchery in 1935 which was a turning point in his career and a milestone in shaping the destiny of modern Kerala. C. Kesavan was arrested and imprisoned in Central Jail, Poojappura, Trivandrum. Later released, he was given a rousing reception at Kidangaparambu, Alappuzha. With the establishment of Travancore State Congress in 1938, the stormy political life of C. Kesavan had begun. Later, he courted arrest frequently and became a regular visitor to Poojappura Central Prison in Trivandrum. He had to again undergo imprisonment from August 29, 1942 for one year for taking part in the Quit India Movement.
• In the first election held after Independence he was elected to the Travancore Legislative Assembly and became a Minister in the Pattom Thanu Pillai Ministry in 1948 and held the portfolio of Health & Forest. By opening the Medical College in Trivandrum and legislating the bill for minimum wages of labourers, C. Kesavan displayed a model to Kerala society. However, he resigned after a few months. Subsequently, he was again elected to the Assembly and became the Chief Minister of Travancore State on February 28, 1951. Afterwards, even though he was elected to the Assembly once again in 1952, he retired from active public life after a few years and spent the last phase of his life at his home town Mayyanad in Quilon till his death on July 7, 1969.
• C. Kesavan was also a pioneering journalist; he launched one of the first daily newspapers in Malayalam: Kaumudi. He was a singer, actor and writer who penned one of the classic autobiographies in literary history: Jeevitha Samaram (Life Struggles).
• A Kerala icon, former Chief Minister of erstwhile Travancore-Cochin, leader of freedom movement, founding father of Travancore State Congress, architect of modern Kerala, hero of Abstention Movement; C. Kesavan was an outstanding social reformer of avowed commitment who revolutionized the society of Kerala with his trademark honesty, humility and inexorable determination. Known for fierce independence of thought, outlook and action, C. Kesavan’s brilliant and coercive oratory moved millions in their pursuit for political independence and social regeneration.
• Text : Based on the information received from proponent.

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Issued by India

Issued on Dec 29, 2016

Issued for : Department of Posts is pleased to release a Commemorative Postage Stamp on Deendayal Upadhyaya.

Credits :
Stamp / FDC / Brochure / Cancellation Cachet : Smt. Alka Sharma

Type : Stamp, Mint Condition

Colour : Multi Colour

Denomination : 1000 Paise

Stamps Printed : 308250

Printing Process : Wet Offset

Printer : Security Printing Press, Hyderabad

Name : Deendayal Upadhyaya

Born on Sep 25, 1916 at Dhankia, Rajasthan, India

Died on Feb 11, 1968 at Mughalsarai, Uttar Pradesh, India

About : 

• Deendayal Upadhyaya was born on September 25, 1916, in the village of Dhankia in Rajasthan. His childhood was spent in an ordinary household. His father Shri Bhagwati Prasad and mother Smt. Rampyari were religious minded who believed in the Sanatan faith. Deendayal, who was called Deena by the family, lost his father, Bhagwati Prasad, when he was less than three years old, and his mother before he was eight. He was brought up and educated at his maternal grandfather’s place under difficult conditions. Deendayal drew strength from the hardships and sufferings around him and rose above his circumstances through sheer gift and determination.
• He received primary education at Kota and Rajgarh. He matriculated from Sikar. He stood first in the board exam and Maharaja Kalyan Singh of Sikar, presented him with a gold medal, a monthly scholarship of Rs. 10 and Rs. 250 towards his books, as recognition of his merit.
• Deendayal went to Pilani to study for his Intermediate. He topped the board examination in 1937 with distinction in all subjects. He was the first student of Birla College to have fared so well. G.D. Birla presented him with a gold medal, a monthly scholarship of Rs. 10 and Rs. 250 towards books, as recognition of his merit. He graduated with first division from Sanatan Dharma College, Kanpur in 1939 and joined St. John’s College, Agra for pursuing his Master’s Degree in English Literature. He passed the Provincial Services Exam, but he did not join as he was not interested in administrative services. Deendayal, therefore, left for Prayag to do his B.T. His special areas of interest were sociology and philosophy.
• Deendayal was an extremely disciplined and devoted person. Though deprived of the love and affection of his parents, grandparents and of any material acquisitions, Deendayal, with his devotion to service, humility and modesty earned respect of those around him. He chose to help weaker students. He formed Zero Association in Pilani to help the students weak in studies.
• While studying for his graduation in Kanpur in 1937, Deendayal came into contact with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) through his classmate Baluji Mahashabde. He met the RSS founder, Dr. Hedgewar there. This inspired him to devote his life for the people. He attended the 40 day summer vacation RSS camp at Nagpur where he underwent training in Sangh Education (OTC) in 1939 and 1942. After completing his education and second-year training in the RSS Education Wing, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya became a life-long pracharak of the Sangh. He entered politics through the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, became the General Secretary of the Bharatiya Jan Sangh, and later its President. His life was thus an embodiment of thorough political thought process.
• Deendayal Upadhyaya was the author of “Samrat Chandragupt” which appealed to youngsters as a historical novel with its own distinct literary flavor. “Jagadguru Shankracharya” was his second novel. His objective was to inspire the youth to look back to the country’s glorious past, take pride in it and dedicate their lives to the revival of that ancient glory. ‘Why undivided India’ was written at a time when Deendayal Upadhyaya himself was preparing to enter politics.
• Deendayal was a deep and original thinker. In the field of politics and economics, he was pragmatic and down to earth. He visualized for India a decentralized polity and self-reliant economy with the village as its base. He was open to the use of modern technology but wanted it to be adapted to suit Indian requirements.
• He placed the nation’s interests above everything else. The background of Integrated Humanism is the harmonization of Indian and Western thoughts. According to him man should be at the centre of our entire system. The system in which there is a mediocre development of a man’s body and mind, the soul is incomplete; it creates only a man motivated by cunningness and self-interest, not a complete human being, whereas emphasis should be on the development of the Complete Man, who can represent the various harmonized strands of thought and culture.
• Deendayal Upadhyaya started a monthly magazine “Rashtra Dharma”, a weekly ‘Panchajanya’, and a daily ‘Swadesh’. In 1951, when Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee founded the Bharatiya Jan Sangh, Deendayal became the first General Secretary of its U.P. branch. He was also chosen as All India General Secretary.
• After Dr. Mookerjee’s death in 1953, the entire burden of nurturing the organization and building it up as a nation-wide movement fell on the young shoulders of Deendayal. For 15 long years he remained the party’s General Secretary. He raised a band of dedicated workers imbued with idealism and provided the entire ideological frame work of the party. The final triumph of his statesmanship and vision was the historic session of the Party in 1967. Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya was active in India’s political life from 1937 to 1968. On February 11, 1968 Deendayal Upadhyaya was found dead in the early hours near the Mughalsarai station while traveling in a train.
• Politics was a means, not the end, for him. It was a journey not destination. He wished to spiritualize politics. He was inspired by India’s glorious past and wanted to build a brighter future for the country. He had a dream of making India into a prosperous modern nation. He lived and strived forwards these goals.
• Text : Based on the material received from proponent.

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Issued by India

Issued on Dec 26, 2016

Issued for : Department of Posts is pleased to release a set of eight Commemorative Postage Stamps on Personality Series: Bihar.

Credits :
Stamp / FDC / Brochure / Cancellation Cachet : Smt. Nenu Gupta & Smt. Alka Sharma

Type : Stamp, Mint Condition

Colour : Multi Colour

Denomination : 500 Paise

Stamps Printed : 2.0 Lakh

Printing Process : Wet Offset

Printer : Security Printing Press, Hyderabad

Name : Sachchidananda Sinha

Born on Nov 10, 1871 at Arrah, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Bihar]

Died on Mar 6, 1950 at Patna, Bihar, India

About : 

• Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha (November 10, 1871 – March 6, 1950) was one of the eminent and noted parliamentarian, educationist, lawyer and journalist of India. He was born in Arrah, in Bihar in a well-to-do Kayastha family. He studied Law at London to become a Barrister. He was hardly in his twenties, when he launched the movement for a separate Bihar, soon after returning from England in the year 1891-92. His dream came true in 1911 when Bihar and Orissa came into existence as provinces separate from Bengal at the famous Delhi Durbar.
• He was a member of the Imperial Legislative Council from 1910 to 1920 and the Indian Legislative Assembly. He was Deputy President of the Assembly in 1921. He also held the office of the President in the Bihar and Orissa Legislative Council. He was appointed Executive Councillor and Finance Member of the Government of Bihar and Orissa, and, thus, was the first Indian to be appointed as a Finance Member of a Province. Later, he worked as a member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly. In 1946, he was made the Interim President of the Constituent Assembly of India. Dr. Sinha also distinguished himself as a journalist. He was the publisher of the Indian Nation and editor of Hindustan Review. He wrote rich biographical sketches of his eminent contemporaries from Bihar and the rest of India which were later published in two volumes: 1) Some Eminent Behar Contemporaries and 2) Some Eminent Indian Contemporaries, which was published in year 1944. He was the Vice-Chancellor of Patna University from 1936 to 1944.
• Text : Based on the material available on internet.

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Issued by India

Issued on Feb 25, 2014

Issued for : Department of Post is happy to release a Commemorative Postage Stamp on Hasrat Mohani.

Credits :
Stamp/FDC/Brochure/Cancellation : Alka Sharma

Type : Stamp, Mint Condition

Colour : Multi colour

Denomination : 500 Paise

Stamps Printed : 0.31 Million

Printing Process : Wet Offset

Printer : Security Printing Press, Hyderabad

Name : Syed Fazl–ul–Hasan

Born on Jan 1, 1875 at Mohan, Uttar Pradesh, India 

Died on May 13, 1951 at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

About : 

• Hasrat Mohani was a well-known Poet of Urdu language. His real name was Syed Fazl-ul-Hasan. Hasrat was his pen name which he used for writing Urdu poetry and the word Mohani refers to the native place of Mohan in the Unnao district of United Province in British India where he was born. Hasrat Mohani was a brilliant and hardworking student; he joined Mohammedan Anglo Oriental College (MAO), Aligarh (now Aligarh Muslim University) and completed his B.A.
  
• His interest in Urdu journalism inspired him to start “Urdu–e–Mu–alla” in 1903 and settle down in Aligarh city. During this time he published few rarely available literary books and started studying literature and political science and became a pioneer in Urdu journalism. He made journalism and politics a sacred mission and struggled for the causes of oppressed people of the society for the entire life. In 1904, he attended Indian National Congress session as a delegate in Bombay. This was the time when Swadesi Movement was launched and Maulana Hasrat Mohani became an active participant in the movement. In 1905, he took active participation in All India Industrial Conference and became a campaigner of Swadesi Movement. To promote the swadesi movement, he started a swadesi store which was run by his wife and due to their efforts, the store became a successful venture. Hasrat Mohani participated in the struggle for India’s Independence and was jailed for many years by British authorities.
  
• He breathed his last on 13 May 1951 in Lucknow, India.
  
• Text : Based on the material provided by the proponent and Internet.

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Issued by India

Issued on Sep 24, 2013

Issued for : Department of Posts is happy to release a Commemorative Postage Stamp on Pratap Narayan Mishra.

Credits :
Stamp/FDC : Vinita Sinha
Cancellation : Nenu Gupta

Type : Stamp, Mint Condition

Colour : Multi colour

Denomination : 500 Paise

Stamps Printed : 0.32 Million (0.01 million for the proponent)

Printing Process : Wet Offset

Printer : India Security Press, Nashik

Name : Pratap Narayan Mishra

Born on Sep 24, 1856 at Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, India

Died on Jul 6, 1894 at Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

About : 

• Pratap Narayan Mishra was born on 24^th September, 1856 in the village Baijegaon, District Unnao. His father, Pt. Sankata Prasad Mishra, was an astrologer.
• After his birth, his family moved to Kanpur where he spent his childhood. His father wanted him to follow his footsteps and become an astrologer but young Pratap had other plans. Though he studied in an English medium school for sometime, but could not retain his interest in the monotonous studies. However, he studied on his own and mastered Bengali, Sanskrit, English, Urdu and Persian languages. He contributed to the enrichment of the different genre of Hindi literature. His famous works were ‘Lokokti Shatak‘, ‘Prarthana Shatak‘, ‘Shriprem Puran‘, ‘Kali Kautuk‘, ‘Hathi Hammir‘, ‘Bharat Durdasha‘, ‘Braidala Swagat‘, ‘Trupantam‘ and ‘Kanpur Mahamatya‘.
• He was the first stylist essayist of Hindi who penned down more than 250 articles on contemporary topics. He translated many Bengali works in Hindi including the works of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya and Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar. Besides being a writer, Pratap Narayan Mishra also laid down the foundation of ‘Natak Sabha‘ to promote Hindi theatre.
• Mishra was one of the pioneers of Hindi literature. He was the founder publisher and editor of the famous Hindi monthly journal ‘Brahmin‘ which started on 15^th March, 1883. It was the mouthpiece for the cause of national unity, social awareness and against the atrocities of the British rule. Mishra was also a co-editor of a daily newspaper ‘Hindustan‘ which was brought out in association with Madan Mohan Malaviya.
• Pratap Narayan Mishra made notable contribution to the freedom struggle with his writings. He represented Kanpur alongwith others at the third and the fourth session of Indian National Congress held at Madras and Allahabad respectively.
• During his short life span, Mishra has written forty books which include his original writings and translation work. Some of his work could not be published due to his illness and financial crunch.
• Pratap Narayan Mishra left for heavenly abode on 6^th July, 1894 at a young age of 38 in Kanpur.
• Text : Based on the material furnished by the proponent.

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Issued by India

Issued on Sep 9, 2013

Issued for : India Posts salutes the contribution of Lala Jagat Narain in upholding democratic values and being a beacon of fearless journalism by issuing a Commemorative Postage Stamp on Lala Jagat Narain.

Credits :
Stamp/FDC/Cancellation : Nenu Gupta

Type : Stamp, Mint Condition

Colour : Multi color

Denomination : 500 Paise

Stamps Printed : 0.41 Million (0.1 million for the proponent)

Printing Process : Wet Offset

Printer : India Security Press, Nashik

Name : Jagat Narain Chopra

Born on May 31, 1899 at Wazirabad, Gujranwala, Punjab, British India [now in Pakistan]

Died on Sep 9, 1981 at Punjab, India

About : 

• Lala Jagat Narain, affectionately known as Lalaji, was born on 31^st May, 1899 in Wazirabad, District Gujranwala, now in Pakistan to Lakshmi Dass Chopra and Lal Devi. After graduation from D.A.V. College, Lahore in 1919 he joined the Law College, Lahore. Deeply influenced by Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals, he left his studies in 1920 and joined the non-cooperation movement. He was sentenced to two and a half years’ imprisonment. After his release from jail in 1924, he was greatly perturbed by Katherine Mayo’s book, “Mother India” which contained several derogatory and objectionable references to India and the Indians. Lalaji demanded a ban on the book but when the British government took no notice, he wrote a book “Unhappy India”. He also became the editor of Bhai Parmanand’s weekly Hindi paper “Akashvani”.
  
• Lalaji married Shanti Devi in 1924. Both husband and wife remained active in the freedom struggle. Lalaji was in jail for almost nine years on different occasions. He was the President of the Lahore Congress Committee for seven years and leader of the Congress Party in Lahore Corporation. He came in touch with Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose during the Congress session at Lahore in 1929.
  
• After partition of India, Lalaji came to Jalandhar and started an Urdu daily named “Hind Samachar” in 1948. He also started Punjab Kesari (Hindi) in 1965 and Jag Bani (Punjabi) in 1978. He ran the newspaper as a cause rather than a business, always focusing on giving right information to the people and standing up for what he believed in. With his editorials, Lalaji became the face of fearless journalism during the Punjab insurgency.
  
• In spite of being active in politics, Lalaji remained true to his commitment to unbiased and truthful reporting of facts and issues as they were. He was also a Member of the Rajya Sabha from 1964 to 1970.
  
• Lalaji was shot dead on 9^th September, 1981 near Ludhiana. He died fighting for what he believed in.
  
• Text : Based on the material furnished by the proponent.
  

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Issued by India

Issued on Nov 20, 2012

Issued for : Department of Posts is happy to mark the contribution of Ramgopal Maheshwari by issuing a Commemorative Postage Stamp on him.

Credits:
Stamp/FDC/Brochure/cancellation : Alka Sharma

Type : Stamp, Mint condition

Colour : Multi colour

Denomination : 500 Paise

Stamps Printed : 0.4 Million (0.1 million for proponent)

Printing Process : Photogravure

Printer : India Security Press, Nashik

Name : Ramgopal Maheshwari

Born on Nov 20, 1911 at Mandolai, Rajasthan, India

Died on Sep 13, 1999

About : 

• Ramgopal Maheshwari, popularly known as Babuji, was born on 20^th November, 1911 at Mandolai near Jaipur, Rajasthan.
  
• Deeply influenced by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, Ramgopal Maheshwari involved himself in the freedom movement, at a young age. He wore khadi throughout his life and believed in simple living. He was also inspired by Shri Krishnadas Jajoo, a disciple of Mahatma Gandhi. He started editing and publishing “Maheshwari”, the mouthpiece of the Maheshwari community, at the age of 22. This was the beginning of his career as a journalist. He also took the responsibility of a biweekly publication ‘Nav Rajasthan’ which had been started by Shri Brijlal Biyani at Akola.
  
• Maheshwari started a biweekly paper ‘Nava Bharat’ from Nagpur on 8^th February, 1934. ‘Nava Bharat’ soon became a daily publication and also started editions from several other cities in due course. Babuji made ‘Nava Bharat’ a medium for the nation’s freedom movement. He was subjected to house arrest in the year 1939. During the Quit India movement, he was imprisoned in Nagpur Central Jail.
  
• Ramgopal Maheshwari was a great patron of Hindi language. He was also actively involved in social work and worked towards the eradication of regressive customs. He was an ardent supporter of the cause of women’s emancipation. Along with his wife, Kaushalya Devi, he played an important role in the upliftment of women and protested against the ‘purdah’ system and the harsh rituals at the time of death.
  
• Ramgopal Maheshwari was awarded the ‘Samaj Shiromani’ award in the year 1994 by the Maheshwari community. He also received the ‘Patrakar Shiromani’ award from Pt. Makhanlal University of Journalism, Bhopal for his contribution to ethical journalism.
  
• Ramgopal Maheshwari passed away on 13^th September, 1999.
  
• Text : Based on the material received from the proponent.

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