Mohini Mohan Das (1886–1949) was an Indian politician, writer and activist from West Bengal.
Mohini Mohan Das | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 August 1886 |
| Died | 27 November 1949 (aged 63) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Politician and Activist |
| Political party | Indian National Congress, Swaraj Party |
| Spouse(s) | Sutrishna Das (m.1909), Sonomani Das (m.1923) |
| Children | 2 sons, 2 daughters |
Personal life
editMohini Mohan Das was born into Namasudra family at Chandsi, Barisal district, Bengal Presidency (now Bangladesh). His father Padma Lochan Das, was also a medical practitioner and brother Dr. Keshab Chandra Das was also a political leader and rights activist.[1] Das completed his matriculation at Goila School at Barisal and later started doing social services.
Political career
editDas preached against beef-eating, superstitions, idol worship, child marriage, untouchability and casteism. He led the Temple Entry Satyagraha at Kali temple in Dhaka in the year 1930.[2] He was arrested along with his wife, Sonomoni Das, some colleagues and was released later. He also supported a separate electorate for untouchables.
He joined Congress and later became part of Swaraj Party which was founded by Chittaranjan Das in 1923. He became member of Bengal Legislative Council from Faridpur constituency in 1924 and served till 1931 defeating Dr. Charu Chandra Das.[3]
Literary career
editHe was associated with Bengali literary field and wrote "Pashan Putra" and a book of poems, 'Pathayar'. He started a monthly, "Sadhak" in 1923 for the unity and emancipation of Dalits.[4] He wrote many articles in Amrit Bazar Patrika and Bongwani.[5]
References
edit- ^ Kshīrasāgara, Rāmacandra (1994). Dalit Movement in India and Its Leaders, 1857-1956. M.D. Publications Pvt. Ltd. ISBN 978-81-85880-43-3.
- ^ Paswan, Sanjay; Jaideva, Pramanshi (2002). Encyclopaedia of Dalits in India: Leaders. Gyan Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-7835-033-2.
- ^ committee (Financial), Great Britain Indian States Enquiry (1932). East India (constitutional Reforms). Government of India, Central Publication Branch.
- ^ Sen, Dwaipayan (26 July 2018). The Decline of the Caste Question: Jogendranath Mandal and the Defeat of Dalit Politics in Bengal. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-1-108-41776-1.
- ^ Naimiśarāya, Mohanadāsa (2010). Dalit Freedom Fighters. Gyan Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-212-1020-1.