Ansar Harvani Was Born
On this day, on 16 February 1916, Ansar Harvani, freedom fighter and politician was born. Founder and first General Secretary, All India Students’ Federation, and member of the All India Congress Committee (AICC), he participated in the Quit India Movement and was arrested a number of times. He was elected to the Lok Sabha, from Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh as a member of the Indian National Congress.