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Who among the following was the first President of all India Anti-Untouchability League (later changed to Harijan Sevak Samaj)?

AB.R. Ambedkar

BG. D. Birla

CJyotiba Phule

DM.K. Gandhi

Answer:

B. G. D. Birla

Read Explanation:

  • After Poona Pact, 1932, Mahatma Gandhi was not actively involved in Civil Disobedience Movement, but now he took an interest in anti-untouchability Movements and “All India Untouchability League” was founded by Mahatma Gandhi whose name was later changed to “Harijan Sevak Sangh.”

  • Ghanshyam Das Birla was the first President of this institution.

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