Early Life
Born into a Bhumihar Brahmin family in Parsgarh, Saran, Bihar. he stood first class-first in his M.A. from Calcutta University, obtaining the Mallick Gold Medal in 1925. After returning to Bihar, he joined the national movement, getting elected to the then Bihar Legislative Council in 1927. He was also elected Chairman of the District Board of Muzaffarpur, where he distinguished himself by exemplary organisation of succour for earthquake victims of the great Bihar Earthquake of 1934. This received special recognition from different organisations, including the Indian National Congress.
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