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Presidents of Servants of India Society

The Servants of India Society was founded in 1905 by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, a prominent Indian social reformer and politician. The organization aimed to promote the welfare of the Indian people by engaging in various social and educational activities.

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Over the years, the society has had several distinguished leaders who served as its presidents. Here are some of the notable Presidents of the Servants of India Society:

Presidents
Tenure Served

  1. Gopal Krishna Gokhale                                 1905 – 1915

  2. V.S.Srinivas Shastri                                        1915 – 1927

  3. Gopal Krishna Devdhar                                1928 – 1936

  4. Hridaynath Kunzru                                       1937 – 1977

  5. S.R.Venkatraman                                           1978 – 1986

  6. Shyamsundar Misra                                      1986 – 1994

  7. Raghunath Govind Kakde                            1994 – 2005

  8. Atmanand Misra                                            2006 – 2009

  9. Madhusudan Sahoo                                      2009 – 2015

  10. Damodar Sahoo                                             2015 – 2018

  11. Damodar Sahoo                                             2018 – Present

Short Brief about Notable Personalities

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V. S. Srinivasa Sastri was a founding member of the Servants of India Society, which aimed to promote education, civic responsibility, and social welfare. He was a strong advocate for Indian independence and social reform, and served as India's representative to international organizations. Sastri's contributions to the Servants of India Society helped to promote education and social welfare in India, and his work as a diplomat helped to advance India's position on the world stage.

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Thakkar Bapa, was an Indian social worker and independence activist associated with the Servants of India Society. He worked tirelessly to promote social welfare, including advocating for better education and healthcare in rural India. Thakkar Bapa also played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement and established the Vanbandhu Parishad to promote the welfare of tribal communities. His contributions to the Servants of India Society helped to promote social justice and reform in India.

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Hridaynath Kunzru was a founding member of the Servants of India Society, which aimed to promote education, civic responsibility, and social welfare. He was an active participant in the society's efforts to promote these values and was a strong advocate for Indian independence. Kunzru was also a respected lawyer and judge, serving in the Allahabad High Court and the Federal Court of India. His contributions to the Servants of India Society helped to shape modern India, and his legacy continues to inspire generations of Indians.

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Dinakara Desai was an Indian social worker and independence activist associated with the Servants of India Society. He was a respected lawyer and advocated for land reform and labor rights, establishing the Karnataka Rajya Kisan Sangha. Desai also played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement and was jailed multiple times for his activism. His contributions to the Servants of India Society helped to promote social welfare and Indian independence.

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