Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru (1875-1949): The Liberal Leader Who Championed Constitutional Reforms

Introduction

Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru (8 December 1875 – 20 January 1949) was an eminent Indian freedom fighter, constitutional expert, lawyer and politician who played a pivotal role in India's struggle for independence. He advocated dialogue and constitutional methods to negotiate with the British, while also supporting various nationalist mass movements at critical junctures. His contributions spanned the legal, political and social spheres.

Early Life and Background

Tej Bahadur Sapru was born on 8 December 1875 in Aligarh, United Provinces (present-day Uttar Pradesh) to a distinguished Kashmiri Pandit family. His father was Ambika Pras