Kanhaiyalal Maneklal Munshi, fondly known by his pen name Ghanshyam Vyas, was born on December 30, 1887 and passed away on February 8, 1971. He was an influential figure who left his mark in various fields - be it as a politician, writer, or educator. Munshi was initially a lawyer, but his interests and talents led him to explore and excel in other domains. He was an active participant in the Indian independence struggle and made significant contributions in the field of education by establishing Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in 1938. His literary works are still celebrated and widely read, not just in his native language Gujarati, but also in English and Hindi.
Munshi initially served in the Indian National Congress during the pre-independence era, and later became a prominent member of the Swatantra Party. He held various prestigious positions like being the governor of Uttar Pradesh, a member of the Indian Constituent Assembly, and the minister of agriculture and food. He was also one of the founding members of the Vishva Hindu Parishad.
