Chaudhary Devi Lal

Chaudhary Devi Lal
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चौ. देवीलाल - युवावस्था में

Chaudhari Devi Lal (b.25 September 1914- d.6 April 2001) Hindi: चौधरी देवी लाल) was an Indian politician, Indian independence movement, freedom fighter, Chief Minister of the state of Haryana and Deputy Prime Minister of India. He was born in a Jat Hindu family on 25 September 1914 in Teja Khera village of Sirsa district in Haryana. His mother's name was Shugna Devi and father's name was Ch. Lekh Ram. His son Om Prakash Chautala has also been one of the former Chief Ministers of Haryana . He was from a Jat Hindu family of Sihag gotra in Teja Khera village of Sirsa district in Haryana. Ch. Lekh Ram was a wealthy Jat landlord of Chautala village and he owned 2750 bighas of land. Ch. Devi Lal, whose original name was Devi Dayal, received education up to middle and also trained as a wrestler at an 'Akhara' in Badal village (Punjab).

National Lok Dal, the main opposition party in Haryana follows principles of Chaudhary Devi Lal.

Freedom Struggle

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Ch. Devi Lal Memorial Dabwali

On Mahatma Gandhi's call, both he and his elder brother Ch Sahib Ram, left their studies unfinished to take part in the freedom movement. For taking part in the Salt Movement Chaudhary Devi Lal was sentenced to one year rigorous imprisonment and sent to Hisar jail on 8 Oct, 1930. He took part in the movement of 1932 and was kept in Sadar Delhi Thana. In 1938 he was selected delegate of All India Congress Committee. In March 1938 his elder brother Ch. Sahib Ram was elected M.L.A. in a by-election on the Congress party ticket. In January, 1940 Ch. Sahib Ram courted arrest as a 'satyagrahi' in the presence of Ch. Devi Lal and over ten thousand people. He was fined Rs 100 and sentenced to 9 months imprisonment.

Ch. Devi Lal was arrested on 5th October, 1942 for taking part in the Quit India movement and was sentenced to be kept in jail for 2 years. In 1942, Ch. Lekh Ram's both sons, Ch. Sahib Ram and Ch. Devi Lal, were in the Multan jail for their having taken part in the freedom struggle. Ch. Devi Lal was released from prison in October, 1943 and he got his elder brother Ch. Sahib Ram released on parole. In August 1944, Sir Chhotu Ram the then Revenue Minister Punjab, visited Chautala village. He, along with Lajpat Rai Alakhpura, made efforts to woo both Ch. Sahib Ram and Ch.Devi Lal to desert Congress and join the Unionist Party. But both the brothers, being dedicated freedom fighters and Congress men, refused to desert the Congress Party. After independence Ch Devi Lal started a farmer's movement and was arrested along with 500 workers. After some time, then Chief Minister Dr. Gopi Chand Bhargawa made an agreement and Muzzara act was amended. He was elected member of Punjab Assembly in 1952, Congress president of Punjab in 1956.

Ch. Devi Lal and his elder brother Ch. Sahib Ram were true Gandhians and freedom fighters. They fought against British rule and played an important role in the freedom movement. After Independence, Chaudhary Devi Lal emerged as a leader of farmers in whole of India. During his two tenures as Chief Minister of Haryana, he made several decisions benefiting farmers and rural people. He always took decisions about the betterment of common masses. His popularity amongst farmers and rural people earned him the title of 'Tau' (Elder Uncle).

Founder of Haryana

Chaudhary Devi Lal

Devi Lal played an active and decisive role in the formation of Haryana as a separate state which came into effect on 1st November 1966. Earlier in 1958, he was elected from Sirsa in Punjab Vidhan Sabha. He was the founder Chairman of the Haryana Khadi & Village Industries Board.

In 1971, Ch. Devi Lal left the Congress party, of which he was the member for 39 years. He was elected MLA in 1974 from Rori constituency, defeating Congress nominee. In June 1975, Indira Gandhi declared imposition of internal emergency, and Ch. Devi Lal, along with all opposition leaders, was sent to jail. He spent 19 months in Hisar, Rohtak and Mahendergarh jails. In January 1977, internal emergency was lifted and general elections were held first (March 1977) for Parliament and then, in the same year, for the State Assembly (Vidhan Sabha). He was elected on Janata Party ticket as an M L A in June 1977 and became the Chief Minister of Haryana. For his steadfast opposition to Emergency, he came to be known as Sher-e-Haryana (Lion of Haryana).

He remained Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from 1980 to 1982 and was a member of State assembly from 1982-1987. He formed Lok Dal and started Nyaya Yudh under 'Haryana Sangharsh Samiti' and became very popular among masses. In 1987 state assembly elections, the alliance led by Ch. Devi Lal won a record victory, winning 85 seats in the 90-member House. Congress was rooted up in the State, winning only 5 seats. Chaudhary Devi Lal became the Chief Minister of Haryana for the second time in 1987.

Haryana Khadi & Village Industries Board started a award in his name to mark respect but now, the Khadi Board perhaps forgot his name and this award, now the National Khadi & Village Industries Board Employees Federation - an apex body of the all state KVIB's Employees Union, has been decided to restore this award.

Deputy Prime Minister of India

In the 1989 parliamentary election, he was simultaneously elected, both from Sikar in Rajasthan and Rohtak in Haryana. He twice became Deputy Prime Minister of India in two different governments led by VP Singh and Chander Shekhar respectively. He was elected to Rajya Sabha in August, 1998.

Mission and Contribution

The mission of the life of Chaudhary Devi Lal was all inclusive development for India and all Indians which can aptly be summed up in his own words: HAR KHET KO PAANI , HAR HAATH KO KAAM;

HAR TAN KO KAPADA, HAR SIR PE MAKKAN;

HAR PET KO ROTI, BAAKI SAB BAAT KHOTI.

• To improve the lot of the people of neglected region of the then Punjab, he relentlessly struggled for formation of separate Haryana State.
• Great Social Vision - Old Age Pension and respect for elders. He started it first time on large scale in Haryana. Now all the states in India and Central Government is following this revolutionary initiative taken by the Jananayak.
• Increase the Land Compensation for the first time. He increased the Land Compensation from Rs.80,000/- per kila given by H U D A to Rs.23 Lacs per Qila ( 5 Bighas) for the first time in Indian History despite opposition by bureaucracy at center and state. The then political parties also warned him not to do so but he carried the day by implementing his vision.
• Aid to SC family for arranging their daughter's marriage.
• Started plan to double or triple matching grants from the State Government for completing community work like opening of schools or colleges in the rural areas.

He Passes Away

Chaudhary Devi Lal passed away on April 6, 2001 and was cremated at Kisan Ghat (in New Delhi), near the place where another towering farmer leader - Chaudhary Charan Singh was consigned to flames. His passing away left a void in Indian politics that can never be filled.

About his family

• Om Prakash Chautala - Son of Devi Lal is also former Chief minister of Haryana and is presently Leader of Opposition and INLD National President
• Partap Singh Chautala former MLA, Haryana; is Son of Devi Lal
• Ranjit Singh Chautala, former Minister, Govt of Haryana is Ssn of Ch. Devi Lal.
• Dr. Ajay Singh Chautala, (elder son of Om Parkash Chautala) is grandson of Chaudhary Devi Lal and is three-time MLA of Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha, one time MP Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha each and presently represents Dabwali constituency in Haryana Vidhan Sabha as an MLA. He is actively associated with several social and sports organisations; and is General Secretary of INLD.
• Khelratana Abhay Singh Chautala, (younger son of Om Parkash Chautala), grandson of Chaudhary Devi Lal, is an MLA of Haryana Assembly for the second time. He evinces keen interest in the spread of education and promotion of sports. He is also the Vice-President of the Indian Olympic Association.

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Stamp on Chaudhary Devi Lal

Postal Stamp

The Indian Postal Department has issued a commemorative postage stamp in honour of Chaudhary Devi Lal on 25.09.2001. Denomination Rs. 4.00

The Samadhi

The name of Smadhi of this great "Dhartiputra" is not Kisanghat but is "Sangharsh Sthal" as he struggled throughout his life for the upliftment of Farming Community. As his passion was Sangharsh i.e. Struggle.

दयानन्द देशवाल और धर्मपाल डूडी की कविता

किसान कहूं या कहूं मसीहा, पैगंबर अवतार ताऊ

त्याग दिया जीवन जनहित में भया परोपकार ताऊ

हरयाणा सिरसा जनपद में तेजा खेड़ा गाम सुनो

लेखराम सिहाग पिता जो असली था जाट किसान सुनो

२५ सितंबर १९१४ का ये ऐतिहासिक पैगाम सुनो

सूर्य समान ललाट लिया था, लाल हुआ सुख-धाम सुनो

भगवान कृपा खुशी छाई, दिया देवालाल करतार मुझे

किसान कहूं या कहूं मसीहा, पैगंबर अवतार तुझे

जागीरदार पिता के ठाठ बड़े, था समृद्ध परिवार बड़ा

बड़े भाई थे साहिबसिंह जी, हरदम साया बना रहा

निकट गाम चौटाला में बसने का था जोश चढ़ा

प्रथम स्कूल गाम दवावाळी - मोगा में था पढ़ा

कुश्ती लड़ी, पहलवानी की - ना भाती थी ललकार तुझे

किसान कहूं या कहूं मसीहा, पैगंबर अवतार तुझे

राजनीति का कुशल खिलाड़ी, था असली जाट संस्कारों का

मजदूर किसानों का रक्षक, वो था आजाद विचारों का

गांधीवाद नीति हृदय में, था दुश्मन मक्कारों का

प्रधानमंत्री पद ठुकराया, था त्यागी टकसालों का

गांधी पिता नेहरू चाचा - दिया ताऊ का पदभार तुझे

किसान कहूं या कहूं मसीहा, पैगंबर अवतार तुझे

उपप्रधानमंत्री, कृषिमंत्री बनकर देश संभाला था

मुख्यमंत्री, अध्यक्षों के पद का पिया प्याला था

मस्तिष्क रहा हमेशा ऊंचा, नहीं कपट-छल पाला था

इसीलिए सच्चे अर्थों में सियासत का रखवाला था

शोकमग्न हो धर्मपाल भी करता दिल से प्रणाम तुझे

जाट समाज की सेवा करूंगा, देना खुश हो आशीर्वाद मुझे

युगों-युगों तक याद करेंगे गरीब मजदूर किसान तुझे

किसान कहूं या कहूं मसीहा, पैगंबर अवतार तुझे

चौ. देवीलाल पर भजन

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रचनाकार : महाशय धर्मपाल सिंह भालोठिया, भजन-92, मेरा अनुभव (संशोधित) - 2017

तर्ज-चौकलिया

इनसे बढ़कर देशभक्त की, मिलती नहीं मिसाल।

चौधरी देवीलाल कहूँ, या भारत माँ का लाल ।।

पच्चीस सितम्बर उन्नीस सौ चौदह,देश में पर्व महान हुआ।

उस दिन भारत माता के, ऊपर राजी भगवान हुआ।

लेखराम जी चौटाला के, घर में प्रगट भान हुआ।

उसी भान की रोशनी में, आजाद हिन्दोस्तान हुआ।

निर्बल का बल, निर्धन का धन, आया दीन दयाल।

    चौधरी देवीलाल.........। 1 ।

सतयुग त्रेता द्वापर का, हमको इतिहास बतावै सै।

पाप का भार बढ़े धरती पर, जब कोई जुल्म कमावै सै।

अपने स्वार्थवश जनता को, जो कोई जुल्मी सतावै सै।

नियम कुदरती धरती पर,कोई महान योद्धा आवै सै।

कभी राम बनके आया और कभी कृष्ण गोपाल।

चौधरी देवीलाल..........। 2 ।

पन्द्रह साल की उमर हुई,जब रणभूमि में कूद पड़ा।

जंगे आजादी का बहादुर, अपना सीना तान अड़ा।

अंग्रेजो भारत छोड़ो, ये नारा देकर खूब लड़ा।

या तो शेर पिंजरे में, या स्टेज के ऊपर रहा खड़ा।

पहन हथकड़ी चलता था, जनु जा रहा सै ससुराल।

चौधरी देवीलाल............। 3 ।

पन्द्रह अगस्त सन् सैंतालीस को, छुट्टी पाई गोरों से।

उसी रोज से इनका पाला, पड़ गया काले चोरों से।

देश द्रोही भ्रष्टाचारी, दलाल रिश्वतखोरों से।

प्रजातंत्र के दुश्मन, अपराधी सीनाजोरों से।

न्याय युद्ध लड़ गद्दारों की, नहीं गलने दी दाल।

चौधरी देवीलाल...........। 4 ।

राज हाथ में आते ही, जनता से दिखाई हमदर्दी।

नहीं किसी ने धरी आज तक, नींव जो ताऊ ने धर दी।

दस हजार तक कर्ज माफ कर, किस्त बैंक की खुद भरदी।

बेरोजगारों को भत्ता दे, बुड्ढ़ों की पेंशन कर दी।

गाँव-गाँव में हरिजनों की, बनवादी चौपाल।

    चौधरी देवीलाल...........। 5 ।

मुख्यमंत्री का पहले भी, यहाँ सत्कार हुआ करता।

कहीं पर थैली भेंट, कहीं नोटों का हार हुआ करता।

कहीं सिक्कों से तोला जाता, जितना भार हुआ करता।

लोग देखते रहते डाकू , लेकर पार हुआ करता।

भालोठिया कहे दो गुणा दे, ताऊ ने करे कमाल।

चौधरी देवीलाल............। 6 ।

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93-बुड्ढ़ों की पेंशन तर्ज-चौकलिया

बुड्ढ़ों की पेंशन का जिस दिन, घर मनीऑर्डर आवै सै।

जुग-जुग जीओ देवीलाल, ईश्वर से दुआ मनावै सै।।

थोड़े से आदमी देश के अन्दर, करैं नौकरी सरकारी।

हर महीने में तीस रोज की, तनख्वाह लेते हैं भारी।

होली दीवाली रविवार की, छुट्टी होती है न्यारी।

आया बुढ़ापा घर पर बैठे, पेन्शन लेते माहवारी।

हरियाणे का हर बुड्ढ़ा आज, बैठा पेन्शन पावै सै।

जुग-जुग जीओ ........। 1 ।

झाबर, झण्डू ,मांगे ठण्डू ,पेंशन आज गिरधारी ले।

हेता, खेता, चेता, भरतू , गोपीचन्द, बनवारी ले।

बूला, फूला और कबूला, बालमुकुन्द, गुलजारी ले।

हेमा, खेमा, जागे, प्रेमा, मातादीन, मुरारी ले।

मोलड़ ले के मनिऑर्डर, बैठक में मूँछ पनावै सै।

जुग-जुग जीओ .......। 2 ।

भरती,सरती,माड़ी,इमरती,पेंशन आज सिणगारी ले।

भगवानी, नारानी, खजानी, पार्वती, हरप्यारी ले।

भरपाई, अणचाही, भतेरी, सुखदेई, हुशियारी ले।

दड़काँ भूलां, लाडो फूलां, बेदकोर, करतारी ले।

धापां नोट पेन्शन का,अपनी बहुवाँ तै गिणवावै सै।

जुग-जुग जीओ .........। 3 ।

अब तक जग में आया ऐसा, कोई माई का लाल नहीं।

सतयुग त्रेता द्वापर में था , कोई ऐसा भूपाल नहीं।

दिन और रात कमावणिये का, किसी को आया खयाल नहीं।

देवीलाल ने कर दिया ऐसा, किसी ने करा कमाल नहीं।

गली-गली में फिरै डाकिया, मनिआर्डर पहुँचावै सै।

जुग-जुग जीओ ..........। 4 ।

थी किसकी सरकार जिसने, पेन्शन करी कमाऊ की।

नहीं रूस के ख्रुश्चेव और नहीं चीन के माऊ की।

होती आई कदर हमेशा, भ्रष्टाचारी खाऊ की।

रामराज से आगे टपगी, आज हुकुमत ताऊ की।

धर्मपाल सिंह भालोठिया, आज गीत खुशी में गावै सै।

जुग-जुग जीओ .........। 5 ।

ताऊ चालीसा- चौधरी देवीलाल के गाने

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See also

• Sihag - for his gotra history

External links

• A site dedicated to Tau Devilal
• Ch. Devi Lal's Speech at Boat Club, New Delhi
• Mukesh Jangra's song on Ch. Devilal

• इससे बढ़ कर देशभक्त की, मिलती नहीं मिसाल, गायक - धर्मपाल सिंह भालोठिया
• बूढे की पेंशन, चौधरी देवीलाल, गायक -धर्मपाल सिंह भालोठिया

Further reading

• Book in Hindi by Dr. Raj Pal Singh, Chaudhary Devi Lal: Jeevan avam Darshan, (1999) Delhi. ISBN 81-86622-32-2

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