Chittaranjan Das, a prominent lawyer and nationalist leader, was affectionately titled ‘Deshbandhu,’ meaning “Friend of the Nation.” He was a key figure in the Non-Cooperation Movement and later founded the Swaraj Party in 1923. Known for his selflessness and legal brilliance, he defended several revolutionaries, including Aurobindo Ghosh and mentored younger leaders like Subhas Chandra Bose during his career. ANSWER: (D) Chittaranjan (C. R.) Das
The title ‘Deshbandhu’ is associated with whom? (A) Bipin Chandra Pal (B) Rabindranath Tagore (C) B. R. Ambedkar (D) Chittaranjan (C. R.) Das
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R. Das earned the title ‘Deshbandhu’ for his unwavering dedication to India’s freedom struggle and his charitable nature. As a highly successful lawyer, he gave up his lucrative practice to join the mass movements led by Gandhi. He was instrumental in shaping the political discourse of Bengal and advocated for Council Entry to wreck the British administration from within. His death in 1925 was mourned nationwide, with Gandhi remarking that India had lost a great soul. His legacy continues to inspire through his contributions to both the Indian National Congress and the Swarajist movement.