JAGJIVAN RAM (Ex. Cabinet Minister Govt. of India)
JAGJIVAN RAM (Ex. Cabinet Minister Govt. of India)
In 1960, on 4 th June, a cabinet minister named Jagjivan Ram had good fortune to meet Beloved Meher Baba at Guruprasad and have love blessings. He was granted an interview with Baba. Ram was working for the upliftment of the so-called “depressed classes” (Harijans) and Baba assured him of his help.
(Lord Meherp-4699-1960)
Babu Jagjivan Ram: A Leader of the Marginalized
Babu Jagjivan Ram (1908–1986) was an influential Indian politician, social reformer, and leader of the Dalits, often remembered for his tireless work in uplifting the marginalized communities. Born into a Dalit family in Bihar, Jagjivan Ram rose to prominence as a prominent voice against the oppressive caste system. He is widely regarded as one of the key figures in the Indian freedom struggle and the early years of post-independence India.
Jagjivan Ram began his political career in the 1930s and soon became an advocate for the rights of Dalits and backward classes. He joined the Indian National Congress and played a significant role in India’s struggle for independence. After independence, he served in various important cabinet positions, including as the Minister of Defence in the Indira Gandhi-led government during the 1971 India-Pakistan War.
Despite his success in mainstream politics, Babu Jagjivan Ram never lost sight of his primary goal: social justice. He was a vocal critic of the caste-based discrimination that plagued Indian society. Throughout his career, he worked to ensure that Dalits and backward classes had better access to education, employment, and political representation.
Jagjivan Ram also focused on the development of rural India, particularly the empowerment of women and the marginalized communities. His work left a lasting impact on India’s social fabric, and he remains a symbol of resilience and social justice.
Positions held Politics and government
-Member of the Central Legislature for over 30 years consecutively.
-He holds the record for being the longest-serving cabinet minister in India.
-Union Minister of Labour, 1946–1952.
-Union Minister for Communications, 1952–1956.
-Union Minister for Transport and Railways, 1956–1962.
-Union Minister for Transport and Communications, 1962–1963.
-Union Minister for Labour, Employment and Rehabilitation, 1966–1967.
-Union Minister for Food and Agriculture, 1967–1970.
-Union Minister of Defence, 1970–1974, 1977–1979.
-Union Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, 1974–1977.
-President of Indian National Congress
-Founding Member, Congress for Democracy party (aligned with Janata Party), 1977.
-Deputy Prime Minister of India, 24 January 1979 – 28 July 1979.
-Founder, Congress (J).
- Wikipedia – Babu Jagjivan Ram
- Encyclopaedia Britannica – Jagjivan Ram
- The Hindu – Jagjivan Ram Remembered
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