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Asaf Ali birth anniversary: 10 unknown facts

Asaf Ali birth anniversary: 10 unknown facts

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Asaf Ali birth anniversary: 10 unknown facts

Asaf Ali (11 May 1888 – 1 April 1953) was an Indian freedom fighter and political leader who played a significant role in India's struggle for independence from British rule. Here are ten lesser-known facts about Asaf Ali:

Asaf Ali was born in Delhi, India. In 1928, he married Aruna Asaf Ali, a marriage that raised eyebrows on the grounds of religion (Asaf Ali was a Muslim while Aruna was a Hindu).
He was a lawyer by profession and studied law at the Aligarh Muslim University.
Asaf Ali played an active role in the Non-Cooperation Movement, which was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920.
He was one of the key leaders of the Salt Satyagraha movement in 1930, which was a significant milestone in India's struggle for independence.
Asaf Ali was a member of the Indian National Congress and served as its president in 1928-29.
He was also a member of the Constituent Assembly of India, which was responsible for drafting India's constitution.
Asaf Ali served as India's ambassador to the United States from 1947 to 1952.
He was a close friend and associate of Mahatma Gandhi and played an important role in organizing the Quit India movement in 1942.
Asaf Ali was a prolific writer and contributed articles to various newspapers and magazines on a wide range of topics, including politics, literature, and social issues.
He passed away on 1 April 1953, at the age of 64.