User:Dr. Mukund Rai Vyas

Dr. Mukund Rai Vyas (1919-1986), was an Indian Economist, International Relations adviser, political analyst, freedom fighter, politician, writer, publisher, and educator from Mumbai, Maharashtra. During his long career, Dr. M. R. Vyas, held prominent positions in the Indian National Congress party (INC) throughout the 60's and 70's. He was a Member of Parliament - Rajya Sabha between 1972-1978. He was also the General Secretary and later became the President of the Bombay Congress. He was also appointed as Vice-president of Maharashtra Congress. In 1974, as a member of the Dr. Kotnis Memorial Committee, he became the first Member of Parliament (M.P.) to visit China after the 1962 Indo-China war. Before joining Indian National Congress, Dr. Vyas had served as a Director in the United Nations office for the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Agency (UNRA) in North West Germany during late 1940's. He was a close aid of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and participated in a prominent role in the Indian National Army during India's freedom struggle.