Babulal Patodi

Babulal Patodi (1920-2012) was an Indian social worker and freedom activist.^[1] He was a senior member of the Indian National Congress^[2] and the president of the Indore Congress Committee from 1949–50 and 1953-54.^[3] He also served as M.L.A. The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian award of the Padma Shri, in 1991.^[4] He died on 25 January 2012, aged 92.^[1] A statue has been installed at top Gomatgiri hills in his honour.^[5]

Babulal Patodi
Born	15 June 1920 Sumtha, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Died	25 January 2012 Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Resting place	84 Gumashta Nagar, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India 22°44′44″N 75°46′23″E
Occupation(s)	Freedom activist Social worker
Children	Three sons and three daughters
Parent	Chogalalji Patodi
Awards	Padma Shri

See also

• Indian freedom struggle

• India portal