Kamalnayan Bajaj
| Kamalnayan Bajaj | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 January 1915 |
| Died | 1 May 1972 (aged 57) |
| Children | Rahul Bajaj |
| Parent(s) | Janaki Devi Bajaj |
Kamalnayan Bajaj was the elder son of Jamnalal Bajaj.[1] He was born on January 23, 1915.[2] He consolidated the Bajaj Group after inheriting it from his uncle in 1954.[3] He completed his education from Cambridge Universityin England. He diversified the interests of Bajaj Group into manufacture of scooter, three-wheeler, cement, alloy casting and electrical equipment.[3]
Rahul Bajaj is his eldest son.[2]
He was elected to Lok Sabha three times from Wardha (Lok Sabha constituency) from 1957-1971. But lost in 1971 after he had joined the Congress (O) in 1969 with his friend Morarji Desai[2]
He died at the age of 57 on 1st of May 1972.[3]
References
- ↑ "History of Bajaj Electricals".
- 1 2 3 "Kamalnayan Bajaj: A 'Gandhian' rebel". Business Standard. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
- 1 2 3 "Kamalnayan Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation".
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