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Who was the first elected president of the All India Depressed Classes Association formed in 1926?

Who was the first elected president of the All India Depressed Classes Association formed in 1926? Correct Answer <span style="">Rao Bahaddur M. C. Rajah</span>

Rao Bahaddur M. C. Rajah was the first elected president of the All India Depressed Classes Association formed in 1926.

Key Points

  • The All India Depressed Classes Association was formed in Nagpur in 1926.
  • Rao Bahaddur M. C. Rajah was the first elected president of the All India Depressed Classes Association.
  • Its main aim was to make sure that fair representation was given to the Scheduled Castes in the decision-making bodies of India.
  • It was not attended by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

  • Dr. Ambedkar resigned from the All India Depressed Classes Association and formed his own All India Depressed Classes Congress in 1930.

Hence, the correct answer is - Rao Bahaddur M. C. Rajah.

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