200th Birth Anniversary of Dadabhai Naoroji
On 4th September 2025, the nation paid tribute to Dadabhai Naoroji, remembered as the “Grand Old Man of India” and pioneer socialist, on his 200th birth anniversary.
Early Life
- Birth & Background: Born on September 4, 1825, in Bombay (Mumbai) into a priestly Parsi family.
- Education: Graduated from Elphinstone College; received the Clare Scholarship.
- Academic Achievement: Became the first Indian professor at Elphinstone College in 1845.
Political Contributions
President of Indian National Congress
- Served as President of the Indian National Congress in 1886 (Calcutta), 1893 (Lahore), and 1906 (Calcutta).
- Declared the demand for Swaraj (self-rule) in 1906.
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