G. V. Mavalankar (1888 - 1956)
Lok Sabha Speaker paid floral tributes to Shri Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar, the first Speaker of Lok Sabha.
About G. V. Mavalankar
- Popularly known as Dadasaheb, he was conferred the title ‘Father of the Lok Sabha’ by Jawaharlal Nehru.
- Key Contributions:
- He was active in Gujarat Education Society, Gujarat Sabha, and joined Swaraj Party.
- He played active role in Non-Cooperation movement and ‘Khaira No-Rent’ campaign.
- Remained Speaker of Bombay Legislative Assembly (1937-1946), elected to preside over Central Legislative Assembly (1946) and became speaker of Provisional Parliament in 1949.
- He was the founder Chairman of the National Rifle Association as also of the Institute for Afro-Asian Relations.
- Books: Manavatana Jharna, Sansmarano, A great Experiment.
- Values: Nonpartisanship, leadership, integrity, patriotism etc.