Abul Kalam Muhiyuddin Ahmed Azad (11 November 1888 – 22 February 1958) was an Indian scholar and a senior political leader of the Indian #independence #movement. Following Indias independence, he became the first #Minister of Education in the Indian government. In 1992 he was posthumously awarded Indias highest civilian #award, the Bharat Ratna.[1] There is also a theory which suggests that earlier when he was offered Bharat Ratna he promptly declined it saying that it should not be given to those who have been on the selection committee. Later he was awarded posthumously in 1992. He is commonly remembered as Maulana Azad; the word #Maulana is an honorific meaning learned man, and he had adopted Azad (Free) as his pen name. His contribution to establishing the education foundation in India is recognised by celebrating his birthday as #National #Education #Day across #India. SIO Punjab pays its Tribute to Abul Kalam Muhiyuddin Ahmed Azad #SIOPunjab
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