Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya: The Forgotten Leader

On this day in 1916, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya was born. A philosopher, journalist, leader and politician - he was the forerunner of the present day Bharatiya Janata Party. His political journey was, however, cut short after his mysterious death in 1968.

First Published Sep 25, 2020, 6:12 PM IST | Last Updated Sep 25, 2020, 6:12 PM IST

On this day in 1916, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya was born. A philosopher, journalist, leader and politician - he was the forerunner of the present day Bharatiya Janata Party. His political journey was, however, cut short after his mysterious death in 1968.