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Seth Shivdas Daga (alternative spelling, Sheodas Daga) (1885–1952) was an Indian freedom fighter and politician from Raipur, in present-day Chhattisgarh. He was involved in India's independence movement, including the Non-cooperation movement and Civil disobedience movement, and was imprisoned for his involvement independence activities.

Daga was elected as the member of parliament in the 1952 general election from the Mahasamund Lok Sabha constituency of Chhattisgarh. Before independence, he had served as a Member of Central Legislative Assembly of British India from Raipur. He passed away on 10 June 1952.

Early life

Shivdas Daga was born 22 November 1885 in Bikaner, Rajasthan, to Bisesar Das and Gomati Devi. He later moved to Arang, near Raipur, where he completed his early education. He became a farmer and businessman in Raipur.

Freedom movement

In 1919, Daga was appointed as an Honorary Magistrate. He became involved in the Indian independence movement following Mahatma Gandhi's arrival in 1920. Daga resigned from his government position to participate in the Non-cooperation movement and was involved in establishing the Rashtriya Vidyalaya in Raipur.

Daga also took part in the Civil Disobedience Movement in 1930, organizing local protests and activities in Raipur. He was imprisoned for his involvement in the movement, from June 1930 to March 1931, and released following the Gandhi–Irwin Pact. He continued his political work in the region, including participating in the 1939 Tripuri Congress session and serving as president of the Raipur Congress Committee for several years. In 1940, Daga was arrested during Satyagraha movement. He was again detained in 1942 during the Quit India Movement after attending the Congress session in Bombay.

Politics

He was elected as a Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from the Mahasamund Lok Sabha constituency in the 1952 General election as a candidate of the Indian National Congress, securing 110,886 votes. Daga also served as a Member of the Central Legislative Assembly during British India.

Philanthropy

Shivdas Daga supported various social causes, including contributing to the Harijan Hostel founded by Pandit Sundarlal Sharma. He also donated land and ₹20,000 for the construction of the Congress Bhavan in Raipur. To promote education for girls, Daga established a school in Arang, named after his wife, Chhotibai Daga.

References

1. ^ Yadav, Bhemendra (May 24, 2020). "छत्तीसगढ़ के 6 वीर सपूत, जिन्होंने आजादी के यज्ञ में दी आहुति" (in Hindi). Patrika.com.
2. ^ "Shivdas Daga". Amrit Mahotsav. October 2024.
3. "1952 के प्रथम आम चुनाव में रायपुर के स्व.शिवदास डागा जीते थे" (in Hindi). Daily Chhattisgarh. February 8, 2024.
4. Sarat Chandra Roy (Rai Bahadur) (1947). Man in India. A. K. Bose. p. 80.
5. "Statistical Report on General Elections, 1951 to the First Lok Sabha". eci.gov.in.
6. A.M. Zaidi; S. Chand (1976). The Encyclopaedia of Indian National Congress, Volume 12. p. 27.

• 1885 births
• 1952 deaths
• Indian independence activists
• Indian social reformers
• India MPs 1952–1957
• Members of the Central Legislative Assembly of India