A commemorative postage stamp on Pannalal Barupal, member of Indian Lok Sabha representing Ganganagar, Rajasthan for five terms (1952-77) :
Issued by India
Issued on Apr 28, 2006
Issued for : The Department of Posts is happy to issue a commemorative postage stamp honouring the memory of Pannalal Barupal.
Credits :
Stamp & FDC : Kamleshwar Singh
Cancellation : Alka Sharma
Type : Stamp, Mint Condition
Colour : Multi Colour
Denomination : 500 Paise
Stamps Printed : 0.4 Million
Printing Process : Photogravure
Printer : India Security Press, Nashik
Name : Pannalal Barupal
Born on Apr 6, 1913 at Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
Died on May 19, 1983 at Ganganagar, Rajasthan, India
About :
- Pannalal Barupal was a freedom fighter, a social reformer, and a parliamentarian.
- Pannalal Barupal was born in Bikaner of Rajasthan on April 6, 1913. He was educated in Ramdev Pathshala, Bikaner. He actively participated in Non-cooperation Movement and Quit India Movement.
- A man of the masses, he was elected as representative of the Lok Sabha for 25 years (1952-1977). During his tenure as the Member of Parliament, he raised his voice for the demands of the farmers, workers, labourers and weaker sections of society. He was Chief Examiner of the Rules and Resolutions of the Lok Sabha Secretariat.
- As a social worker he fought against the ‘Jagirdari Pratha’. He also took initiatives for the enlistment of Dalits in the temples. Ideals of social justice, equality of men and women and eradication of casteism always remained dear to him. He was associated with the Bikaner Rajya Praja Parishad.
- Pannalal Barupal was a man of varied interests. His poetry and erudite articles on contemporary social issues reveal a sensitive side of him, while his sporting talents showed his enthusiasm and positive energy.
- He passed away on May 18, 1983.
- Text : Based on the material provided by the proponent.
