Jagjivan Ram
Politics
Notable Work: Defence Minister (1971 War), Social Reformer
District: bhojpur
Born: 4/5/1908
Died: 7/6/1986
Biography
A prominent Dalit leader and a long-serving cabinet minister, popularly known as Babuji.
Contribution
Jagjivan Ram was a key figure in Indian politics for over 40 years. He held several important cabinet portfolios, including Labour, Defence, and Agriculture. He was instrumental in the Green Revolution in India and played a crucial role during the Indo-Pak war of 1971 as the Defence Minister. He was a lifelong advocate for the rights of the depressed classes.