09 June - N. G. Ranga death anniversary

 

N. G. Ranga, whose full name was Nadimpalli Gopal Krishna Ranga, was a prominent Indian politician and agriculturist. He was born on  07November 1900, in Nidubrolu, Andhra Pradesh, India, and passed away on 09 June 1995.

Ranga played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement and dedicated his life to the welfare of farmers and rural communities. He was a strong advocate for agrarian reforms and worked towards improving the conditions of farmers in India.

Ranga was a member of the Indian National Congress party and actively participated in the freedom struggle. He was elected to the Madras Legislative Assembly in 1930 and later became a member of the Constituent Assembly of India, which played a significant role in drafting India's constitution.

One of Ranga's notable contributions was his involvement in the formation of the Farmers' Commission, which aimed to address the concerns of farmers and promote their interests. He also served as the President of the All India Kisan Sabha, a prominent farmers' organization.

Throughout his political career, Ranga worked tirelessly to fight for the rights of farmers, championing issues such as land reforms, fair prices for agricultural produce, and better living conditions in rural areas. He played a crucial role in shaping agricultural policies in independent India and was often referred to as the "Kisan Leader."

N. G. Ranga's contributions to Indian agriculture and his relentless efforts to uplift farmers earned him great respect and admiration. He was a strong voice for the rural population and remains an influential figure in the history of Indian politics and agrarian reform.

09 June - Raj Khosla death anniversary

 

Raj Khosla (31 May 1925 – 9 June 1991) was an Indian film director and producer known for his contributions to the Hindi film industry. He was born in Lahore, British India (now in Pakistan), and started his career in the film industry as an assistant director.

Khosla made his directorial debut with the film "Milap" in 1955. He gained recognition for his work in crime thriller and suspense genres. Some of his notable films include "C.I.D." (1956), "Kalapani" (1958), "Bombai Ka Babu" (1960), "Woh Kaun Thi?" (1964), "Mera Saaya" (1966), and "Do Badan" (1966). These films often featured popular actors of that era, such as Dev Anand, Raj Kapoor, Sadhana, and Asha Parekh.

Khosla's films were known for their gripping storytelling, strong characterization, and memorable music. He collaborated with music directors like Madan Mohan and Ravi, and many of his films had hit songs that became classics.

Raj Khosla received several awards and accolades for his work, including the Filmfare Award for Best Director for the film "Do Badan" in 1967. He continued to direct films successfully through the 1970s and 1980s.

Sadly, Raj Khosla passed away on June 9, 1991, leaving behind a significant body of work that contributed to the golden era of Hindi cinema. His films continue to be appreciated for their engaging narratives and timeless songs.

09 June - Nandini Satpathy birth anniversary

 

 Nandini Satpathy (9 June 1931 – 4 August 2006) was an Indian politician and author. She was the Chief Minister of Odisha from June 1972 to December 1976.

Satpathy was born on 9 June 1931 and grew up in Pithapur, Cuttack, India. She was the eldest daughter of Kalindi Charan Panigrahi; Satpathy's uncle Bhagavati Charan Panigrahi founded the Odisha branch of the Communist Party of India.

Satpathy was a writer in the Odia language; her work has been translated and published into a number of other languages. She received the 1998 Sahitya Bharati Samman Award for her contributions to Oriya literature. Her last major literary work was translating Taslima Nasreen's Lajja into Oriya. She died on 4 August 2006 at her home in Bhubaneswar

In 2006 a social cause organisation, the Srimati Nandini Satpathy Memorial Trust (SNSMT), was established in her memory. It is one of the leading social cause organisations of Odisha albeit India.