Suryadev Singh Bareth is an Indian advocate, poet, and social worker from Alwar, Rajasthan. For his contributions to progressive agriculture in the region during Green Revolution, he was awarded the Padma Shri in 1971. Bareth is also a long-time leader of the Indian National Congress active in local body politics. He served as Pradhan of Raini Panchayat samiti. He has composed poems in both Rajasthani as well as Hindi.[1][2][3][4]

Suryadev Singh Bareth
Pradhan
of
Raini Panchayat Samiti
Personal details
Political partyIndian National Congress
ChildrenSanjeev Singh Bareth
ParentBalwant Singh Bareth
ResidenceKishangarh Bas
EducationLLB
Occupation
  • Advocate
  • poet
  • farmer
  • politician
AwardsPadma Shri (1971)
WebsiteSuryadev Singh Bareth on Facebook

In 2019, Bareth highlighted farmers contribution and stated that if the government waives off farmers' debts, it is not a favor but their right. He also highlighted that the cost of farming with stagnant crop prices, leading to farmer disenchantment. Singh urged politicians to prioritize honesty and transparency while advocating for farmers' rights. He expressed concern over the rising number of farmer suicides in the country and requested that the government take steps to reduce the cost of farming, improve irrigation facilities and create a scientific roadmap for agriculture.[5][6]

Bareth remains optimistic despite criticism and believes that India has made great progress in the past 70 years of democracy. He notes the devolution of power to districts and villages, the erosion of caste from social life, and the positive role of various institutions such as the Election Commission of India.[4] Suryadev Singh is a renowned poet and often takes part in literary seminars and conferences. His compositions also include ghazals.[7][8][9]

Awards edit

  • Padma Shri (1971) for progressive agriculture
  • Amar Shaheed Pratap Puraskar (2014) for literary contributions[10]
  • Alwar Gaurav (2015)[11]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Jijñāsu, Mohanalāla (1968). Cāraṇa sāhitya kā itihāsa: Rājasthāna ke prācīna evaṃ Madhyakālīna 275 cāraṇa kaviyoṃ, unake kāvya ke vibhinna rūpoṃ tathā pravr̥ttiyoṃ kā Jīvanacaritra sahita aitihāsika evaṃ ālocanātmaka anuśīlana (in Hindi). Ujvala Cāraṇa-Sabhā.
  2. ^ "चारण नाहटा की पुस्तक का लोकार्पण आज". Dainik Bhaskar. 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  3. ^ "चारण साहित्य शौध संस्थानपना का दो दिवसीय स्थादिवस समारोह का शुभारंभ – Ajmernama". 2017. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Democracy In India Part 6: Despite caste and religious divisions, our democratic journey reflects silent revolution". Firstpost. 24 April 2018. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  5. ^ Swami, Kapila (2019). "कर्ज माफी एहसान नहीं किसानों का हक है – सूर्यदेव सिंह |". Sri DungarGarh Times. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  6. ^ "जानिये अलवर में जिला प्रमुख के लिए चुनाव प्रचार में कौनसे नाम थे आगे तो अब किसने जमा कराया टोकन". Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  7. ^ "कवि सम्मेलन, पुष्पांजलि व रक्तदान 23 से – Udaipur News : latest news, social news, crime news". Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  8. ^ "2017". Dainik Bhaskar.
  9. ^ "झंडा फहराकर आया हूं..." Dainik Bhaskar. 2015.
  10. ^ "किशनगढ़बास. पदमश्री सूर्यदेव सिंह बारेठ अमर शहीद प्रताप". Dainik Bhaskar. 2014.
  11. ^ "अधिवक्ताओं ने किया बारेठ का सम्मान". Dainik Bhaskar. 2015.