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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.

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.