Shashi Bhushan

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Shashi Bhushan
The President, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam presenting Padma Bhushan to Shri Shashi Bhushan, in 2006.
Born(1924-11-11)11 November 1924
Lashkar, Madhya Pradesh, India
Died30 September 2011(2011-09-30) (aged 86)
New Delhi, India
Occupation(s)Freedom activist
politician
Social worker
AwardsPadma Bhushan
WebsiteWebsite

Shashi Bhushan (1924–2011) was an

Khargone (Madhya Pradesh) ( 1967- 1971) and South Delhi constituency in the 5th Lok Sabha (1971–1977).[3][4]

Early life

Born on 11 November 1924 at

Quit India movement.[5]

Political career

After the Indian independence, he continued his association with the

South Delhi (Lok Sabha constituency) in 5th Lok Sabha
.

Awards and Honour

The Government of India awarded him the third highest civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan, in 2006, for his contributions to public affairs.[9] The Institute for Social Education, an institution he founded in 1970, was awarded the National Communal Harmony Award by the President of India in 2007.[10]

Personal life and death

He died on 30 September 2011, at the age of 86, succumbing to age-related illnesses, survived by his wife, son and daughter.[11]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Political career". Shashi Bhushan Sansad. 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
  2. ^ "All India Freedom Fighters' Organisation" (PDF). Lexis Nexis. 2016. p. 6. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
  3. ^ "Shashi Bhushan, Former MP No More". India Wires. 30 September 2011. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
  4. ^ "About Shri Shashi Bhushan". India Mart. 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
  5. ^ "Biography". Shashi Bhushan Sansad. 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
  6. ^ "Former MP Shashi Bhushan Dead – Outlook India". Outlook India. 30 September 2011. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
  7. ^ "Feroze Gandhi: A Political Biography". Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
  8. ISBN 978-81-8409-494-7
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  9. ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2016. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
  10. ^ "National Communal Harmony Award" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
  11. ^ "Former MP Shashi Bhushan dead – ReDiff". ReDiff News. 30 September 2011. Retrieved 13 June 2016.

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