Abdul Bari (professor)
Abdul Bari (Urdu:پروفیسر عبد الباری, Hindi: प्रोफ़ेसर अब्दुल बारी; 1892–1947) was an Indian academic and social reformer. He sought to bring about social reform in Indian society by awakening people through education.[1] He had a vision of India free from slavery, social inequality, and communal disharmony.[2] He took part in the freedom movement and finally sacrificed his life for the cause.[3][4][5]
Abdul Bari | |
|---|---|
| Born | Abdul Bari 1892 Kansua, Bihar |
| Died | 28 March 1947 |
| Cause of death | Shot near Fatuah Railway Crossing |
| Resting place | Peermohani Qabristan, Patna |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | M.A. from Patna College, Patna University |
| Occupation | President of Tata Worker's Union |
| Years active | 1917–1947 |
| Organization | Tata Steel Workers Union |
| Known for | Played active role to unite worker section of Bihar, Bengal and Orissa for freedom struggle movement in 1921, 1922 and 1942 |
| Term | 1936–1947 |
| Predecessor | Subhas Chandra Bose |
| Successor | Michael John |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Movement | Quit India Movement 1942 |
Biography
In 1937 was his first historical agreement with TISCO (now Tata Steel) Management.[6]
On the first death anniversary of Abdul Bari, Rajendra Prasad recalled his contribution to the nation through a message dated 22 March 1948 published in Mazdur Avaz.[7]
Places and institutes named after him
- Abdul Bari Memorial College, Golmuri, Jamshedpur
- Abdul Bari Town Hall, Jehanabad
- Bari Maidan Sakchi, Jamshedpur
- Bari Park, Ranchi
- Prof. Abdul Bari Technical Centre, Patna
- Prof. Abdul Bari Path, Patna
- Prof. Abdul Bari Memorial High School, Noamundi Iron Mine, Singhbhum(W), Jharkhand
- Bari Maidan, Burnpur, Asansol
- Prof. Abdul Bari rail-road bridge, Koilwar
- Bari Manzil (United Iron & Steel Works Union), Kulti
Notes
- Choudhary, Valmiki. Dr. Rajendra Prasad: Correspondence and Select documents Volume 8. Centenary Publication. p. 421.
- Gladstone, Alan; Ozaki, Muneto (1991). Working together: labour-management cooperation in training and in technological and other Changes. Geneva: International Labour Office. p. 191.
- Prasad, Rajendra (1961). At the feet of Mahatma Gandhi. Asia Publication House. p. 178.
- Datta, Kalikinkar (1957). History of the freedom movement in Bihar. Govt. of Bihar.
- Chaturvedi, Ritu (2007). Bihar Through the Ages. Sarup & Sons. p. 55.
- Simeon, Dilip. "The Politics of the Labour Movement: An Essay on Differential Aspirations". Retrieved 30 January 2011.
- Choudhary, Valmiki. Dr. Rajendra Prasad: Correspondence and Select documents Volume 8. Centenary Publication. p. 421.
References
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad: Correspondence and Select documents Volume 8 by Valmiki Choudhary published by Centenary Publication
- At the feet of Mahatma Gandhi by Rajendra Prasad published by Asia Publication House
- History of the freedom movement in Bihar by Kalikinkar Datta published by Govt. of Bihar.
- Bihar Through the Ages by Ritu Chaturvedi published by Sarup & Sons
- My Days With Gandhi by Nirmal Kumar Bose page 139
- Working together: labour-management co-operation in training and in technological and other Changes by Alan Gladstone, Muneto Ozaki published by International Labour Office, Geneva
- The Politics of the Labour Movement: An Essay on Differential Aspirations by Dilip Simeon
- History of The Indian Iron and Steel Co. Ltd. by Dr. N.R.Srinivasan
- Official website of Tata Workers Union
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