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Chaudhary Kumbha Ram Arya (10 May 1914 – 26 October 1995) also known as Kumbha Ram Sunda, was a
freedom fighter A freedom fighter is a person engaged in a struggle to achieve political freedom, particularly against an established government. The term is typically reserved for those who are actively involved in armed or otherwise violent rebellion. Termi ...
, parliamentarian, and one of the popular leader of farmers from
Rajasthan Rajasthan (; Literal translation, lit. 'Land of Kings') is a States and union territories of India, state in northwestern India. It covers or 10.4 per cent of India's total geographical area. It is the List of states and union territories of ...
, India. He was elected to the
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from
Sikar Sikar is a city and municipal council in the Sikar district of the state of Rajasthan in India. It is the administrative headquarters of the Sikar district. It is largest city of the Shekhawati region, which consists of Sikar, Churu and Jhu ...
. He also served as
Member of Rajya Sabha A Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha (abbreviated: MP) is the representative of the Indian states to the upper house of the Parliament of India which is known as "Rajya Sabha" (constitutionally "Council of States"). Rajya Sabha MPs are e ...
from 1960 to 1964 and then 1969–74 from Rajasthan.


Career


Involvement in the Freedom Movement

Arya's involvement in the Indian independence movement began in earnest when he participated in the Lahore Congress Adhiveshan in 1930. His participation led to his dismissal from the Forest Department. He then joined the Police Department, where he rose to the rank of Inspector. However, his commitment to the freedom struggle led him to resign from his police position to join the movement full-time.


Political career

Arya's political career was marked by his dedication to social reform and the upliftment of farmers. He founded the political organization "Praja Parishad" with the help of democratic-minded politicians Mukta Prasad Vakil and Raghuvar Dayal Goyal. Arya became a prominent leader in the fight against the exploitation of farmers by Jagirdars (landlords) in the princely state of Bikaner. He was imprisoned by the ruler of Bikaner for his activism but continued to advocate for farmers' rights. His efforts contributed to significant land reforms in Rajasthan, including the Rajasthan Protection of Tenants Ordinance of 1949 and the Rajasthan Land Reforms and Resumption of Jagirs Act of 19522.


Parliamentary career

Kumbha Ram Arya served as a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of India's Parliament, from 1960 to 1964 and again from 1969 to 1974. He was later elected to the Lok Sabha, the lower house, representing the Sikar constituency from 1980 to 1984.


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Arya, Chaudhary Kumbharam Indian cooperative organizers Indian independence activists from Rajasthan 1914 births 1995 deaths India MPs 1980–1984 Lok Sabha members from Rajasthan People from Patiala district People from Sikar Rajya Sabha members from Rajasthan Lok Dal politicians Janata Party (Secular) politicians Janata Party politicians