Dr. Pande was born in Central Province, educated himself in Theosophical Institute, adhiar, Madras and Vishwabharati. He was a freedom fighter, writer and editor. He joined Congress in 1920 and in 1921 he joined Non-cooperation movement. he participated every Satyagraha fro 1921-1941. He was arrested several times and passed prison life for more than 10 years. He was member of Provincial Congress Committee and also member of AICC for many years.
He was President of Uttar Pradesh Raailwaymens Unio from 1946-50, President of Allahabad Journalist association from 1948 to 1952 and Mayor of Allahabad Municipality from 1960 to 1961.He was nominated MP of Congress.in 1976.
Dr. B N Pande devoted his life to the service of the nation, and was a lifelong member of the Indian National Congress. He was a close associate of Jawaharlal Nehru (the first prime minister of independent India), Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi. He has also worked very closely with Sonia Gandhi until his death in 1998.He was the first editor of' the Spirit of india" (4 h volume) which was dedicated in the name of Indira Gandhi.
Dr. Pande was believer in and follower of the "Gandhian Principles and Philosophy", and was Vice Chairperson of the Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti (GSDS) for 18 years. The primary objective of GSDS is the spread of the "Gandhian Principles and Philosophy" globally. He was invited to give lectures to Japan, Russia, Germany and Canada on the life and ideals of Mohandas K. Gandhi. Dr. Pande & Dr. Daisaku Ikeda were friends.
Awards
Pande was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri by the President of the Republic of India for his achievements in the field of social work in 1976.
Pande was awarded the Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration by P. V. Narasimha Rao (the Prime Minister of India) in 1996 for his lifetime achievements in the field of Hindu – Muslim unity in India.[citation needed] He was also awarded the Khuda Baksh Award for his work on the composite culture of India.
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