Shyam Sunder Shyam

Shyam Sunder Shyam was a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress and a significant political figure in Datia, Madhya Pradesh. He is notably recognized as the first Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Datia.^[1]

Personal life

Shyam Sunder Shyam was born in Datia Madhya Pradesh. He started his career in politics with Indian National Congress He then filed several elections of the Vidhan Sabha of Datia and became the first elected Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Datia. After Shyam Sunder Shyam's death on February 2, 1985, his son Rajendra Bharti contested the election from Datia and won.[1]^[2]

Political career

Shyam Sunder Shyam was an active participant in the Quit India Movement, a significant part of India's struggle for independence from British rule. While employed in a government job in Datia, Madhya Pradesh, Shyam Sunder joined the movement and, along with Narayan Khare, went underground for 34 days to evade British authorities.

During this time, Shyam Sunder traveled from village to village, spreading Mahatma Gandhi's message of non-violent resistance and civil disobedience. His dedication to the cause played a crucial role in mobilizing support for the Quit India Movement in 1942, contributing to the broader effort to end British colonial rule in India. ^[3]

Shyam Sunder Shyam first contested an election in 1952 and won consecutively, serving as an MLA from 1952 to 1957 and then again from 1957 to 1962. He later served two more terms from 1967 to 1972 and from 1977 to 1985.^[4][5][2]

He was also the Vice President of the Vindhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha, with the first meeting held on April 21, 1952.^[6]

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