A commemorative postage stamp on Pandit Uddhav Das Mehta, who played a decisive role in the movement for Bhopal’s merger with the Indian Union :

Issued by India

Issued on Feb 1, 2026

Issued for : The Department of Posts is pleased to release a Commemorative Postage Stamp on Uddhavdas Mehta.

Credits :
Stamp/FDC/Brochure/Cancellation Cachet : Shri Brahm Prakash

Type : Stamp, Mint Condition

Colour : Multi Colour

Denomination : 500 Paise

Stamps Printed : 302950

Printing Process : Wet Offset

Printer : Security Printing Press, Hyderabad

Name : Uddhavdas Mehta

Born on 9 Aug, 1911 at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

Died on —

About : 

• Uddhavdas Mehta, was born on 9 August 1911 in Bhopal. He was the son of Pt. Moolchand Ji Pauranik. He received formal education in Sanskrit and Ayurveda at Kashi. Along with being a highly regarded Ayurvedic physician, he was also deeply engaged in the preparation of classical, scripture-based medicines.
• His life was defined by fearlessness, integrity, and unwavering dedication to public welfare. He firmly rejected various official positions and inducements offered by the Nawabi regime, choosing instead to stand with the suffering masses and fight for their rights. In 1930, he presented a 25-point charter of demands before the Nawab.
• In 1934, he launched “Praja Pukar,” Bhopal’s first Hindi weekly newspaper, demonstrating exceptional courage in journalism under repressive rule. As a result, cases were filed against him by both the Nawabi and British authorities, but he was honourably acquitted. His involvement in the Civil Liberties Movement, Hyderabad Satyagraha, and the establishment and expansion of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in Bhopal remains historically significant. In 1947, his indefinite fast against communal violence forced the Nawabi administration to restore damaged temples and compensate losses.
• He played a decisive role in the movement for Bhopal’s merger with the Indian Union. A lifelong champion of Ayurveda, he organized the Ayurvedic fraternity, initiated the celebration of Dhanvantari Jayanti, and served as President of both the Bhopal Ayurvedic Mandal and the Madhya Pradesh Ayurvedic Mandal. Recognized as both a Freedom Fighter and a defender of democracy, his life remains an enduring inspiration of service to society and the nation.
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