Who among the following Gandhian followers was a teacher by profession?

Correct Option

J. B. Kripalani (Jivatram Bhagwandas Kripalani) was an academician before dedicating himself to the freedom struggle. He served as a professor of English and History, notably at Fergusson College in Pune. His association with Mahatma Gandhi began during the Champaran Satyagraha in 1917, after which he became a full-time participant in the national movement. He later rose to prominence within the Indian National Congress, presiding over it in 1946, and was involved in the negotiations for the transfer of power.

Incorrect Options

• A. N. Sinha: Anugrah Narayan Sinha was a prominent freedom fighter, politician, and the first Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister of Bihar. His primary profession was not teaching.
• Braj Kishore Prasad: Braj Kishore Prasad was a distinguished lawyer and a leading nationalist from Bihar. He played a significant role in the Champaran Satyagraha. His profession was law.
• Rajendra Prasad: Rajendra Prasad, who later became the first President of India, was a highly successful lawyer by profession before he fully committed to the Indian freedom movement.