Mohan Lal Sukhadia

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Mohan Lal Sukhadia listening to grievances from Mohar Singh Rathore MLA Rajasthan

Mohan Lal Sukhadia (31 Jul 1916 – 2 Feb 1982) was a political and social leader who served as Chief Minister of Rajasthan for 17 years (1954 - 1971). He became Chief Minister at young age of 38 years and was responsible for bringing major reforms and developments in Rajasthan. He is still widely revered as ‘Founder of Modern Rajasthan’.
He played an important role in country's struggle of independence. He was arrested during Quit India Movement and imprisoned in jail for 1 and half years.
Also, He served as Governor of Karnataka, Andra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

1 Early Life
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[edit] Early Life

Mohanlal Sukhadia was born in Nathdwara, located near Udaipur. His father, Purshottam Lal Sukhadia, was well a known cricketer of Bombay and Saurashtra team.
After completing primary education in Nathdwara and Udaipur, he went to Mumbai to attain Diploma in Electrical engineering from VJTI.
When he came back to Nathdwara, he started a small Electrical workshop. Soon, this workshop became a hub of political activities against the British Rule.
He married to Indubala on 1 Jun, 1938 in Beawar.