Kashyap Bandhu

Pandit Kashyap Bandhu

Kashyap Bandhu (March 1899 – 18 December 1985, born Tara Chand) was a political leader and social reformer in Kashmir.[1]

Early political life

Bandhu was a Kashmiri Pandit. At some point in his early adult life, he left his job and went to Lahore, Punjab. He came under the influence of Arya Samaj and joined the Vrjanand Ashram.[2]

Social reforms

In 1931, Bandhu returned to Kashmir. After returning to Kashmir, he along with Prem Nath Bazaz, Shiv Narain Fotedar and Jia Lal Kilam organised a "Yuvak Sabha".[3]

References

  1. ^ Zutshi, Chitralekha (2004). Languages of belonging: Islam, regional identity, and the making of Kashmir. C. Hurst & Co. pp. 267, 297. ISBN 978-1-85065-694-4. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  2. ^ M.K. Kaw; et al. (2011). Kashmiri Pandits: Looking to the Future. New Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation. p. 230. ISBN 978-8176482363.
  3. ^ Kaur, Ravinderjit (1998). Political Awakening in Kashmir. South Asia Books. p. 161. ISBN 8170247098.
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