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CHANDA SINGH, BHAI (1885-1921) was born on 9 Savan 1942 Bk / 22 July 1885, the son of Bhai Hukam Singh and Mat Nand Kaur, a peasant couple of village Nizampur, in Amritsar district. The family shifted westward to Chakk No. 38 Nizampur Deva Singhvala, in a newly colonized district. As he grew up, Chanda Singh, was influenced by the current of Sikh reformation then sweeping the Punjab.

Explore the historic Unity Conference of 1932 that aimed for Indian self-governance by uniting diverse communities and addressing political representation.

Learn about the 1932 Communal Award, a key step in transferring governance to India, shaping legislative representation for religious communities.

Explore the historic 1934 Guru Nanak Sarbsampradai Conference aimed at uniting Sikh sects under Guru Nanak's teachings. Discover its key resolutions.

Discover the legacy of Sirdar Kapur Singh, a master of Sikh theology, philosophy & literature, whose influence shaped modern Sikh political thought.

Discover the historical impact of Khalsa Darbar, formed to challenge the 1932 Communal Award and safeguard Sikh interests in India.

Discover Khalsa Diwan Majha's pivotal role in social and religious reform among Sikhs since 1904, advocating for simplified marriages and sobriety.

Explore Khalsa Diwan Malaya, promoting Sikhism and education in Malaysia since 1903. Discover its impact on Sikh temples and cultural growth.

Discover the legacy of Kharak Singh, first Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president and trailblazer in Sikh politics and activism.

Discover the origins of Kirti Kisan Sabha, led by Ghadr Party, mobilizing workers & peasants for revolutionary action since 1928. Explore its legacy.

Explore the Naujavan Bharat Sabha's fight against British rule. Learn about its radical youth leaders and their role in India's revolutionary history.

NEHRU COMMITTEE REPORT AND THE SIKHS. Constitutional reforms introduced under the Government of India Act, 1919, did not satisfy the Indian public opinion which continued to press for a fully responsible government in India. The Act itself contained a provision that after ten years a statutory commission would be appointed to review its working. A commission consisting of seven members of British Parliament, with SirJohn Simon as chairman, was constituted in November 1927 to survey the political situation in India.