Ardhendu Bhushan Bardhan
Indian lawyer and politician
Born
1924
102 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
India
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A lawyer and politician with a significant career in Indian politics. Served as a member of the Communist Party of India, representing the party in various capacities. Held the position of General Secretary of the All India Trade Union Congress and contributed to labor rights advocacy. Elected to the Lok Sabha from the Bhavnagar constituency in Gujarat, representing constituents for three terms. Participated actively in political discussions concerning labor and social justice.
Served three terms in the Lok Sabha
Held the position of General Secretary of the All India Trade Union Congress
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