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Who was the first president of the All-India Kisan Sabha?
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Correct answer: Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
Explanation: The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) was founded in 1936, and its first president was Swami Sahajanand Saraswati. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ It was formed during the Lucknow Session of the Indian National Congress (1936). ▪️ The organisation aimed to protect peasants’ rights against zamindars and colonial exploitation. ▪️ Other prominent leaders included N.G. Ranga, Indulal Yagnik, and K.M. Ashraf. ▪️ The Sabha demanded reduction of rent, abolition of feudal levies, and debt relief. ▪️ It played a vital role in the Tebhaga and Bakasht Movements. ▪️ AIKS later became affiliated with Leftist and Communist movements. ▪️ It highlighted the agrarian roots of India’s independence struggle. ▪️ Swami Sahajanand’s slogan was 'Kisan Mazdoor Ekta Zindabad.'