Jaglal Choudhary

Jaglal Choudhary an Indian freedom fighter, social reformer, politician.

First person from a Scheduled Caste (Dalit) background to serve as a Cabinet Minister in Bihar.

The first leader to introduce prohibition in Bihar.

Core member of the Indian National Congress during the struggle against British rule.

He participated in Salt Satyagraha, Individual Satyagraha, Quit India Movement.

He was a reformer who championed the causes of women’s rights, emancipation of dalits, education and land reforms in Bihar.

The Jaglal Choudhary College in Chapra is named after him.

A commemorative postage stamp was released by the Department of Posts on his honor.
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