Founder of School

Early Life and Education

• Born on 15 November 1886 in Rewari, Gurugram, Haryana, India.
• Acquired postgraduate degrees in Sanskrit and History, along with a law degree.
• Studied at Law College, Lahore, and Presidency College, Calcutta.

Legal Career and Entry into Politics

• Practiced law in Hisar, East Punjab.
• Joined the freedom struggle and politics in 1920.
• Became a member of the Central Legislative Assembly in 1926.
• Renowned for logical and impactful speeches in national politics.

Key Roles and Contributions

• Member of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Delegation to England in 1948.
• Chaired the Jail Reforms Committee for East Punjab.
• Advisory Committee member for Defence and Finance in the Government of India.
• Supported Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose during his entry into Haryana regions.

Role in the Constituent Assembly

• Member of the Constituent Assembly, actively participating in drafting the Preamble of the Constitution.
• Known for long and detailed debates in the Assembly.

Advocated

• Ban on cow slaughter (instrumental in Article 48’s inclusion).
• Clear definition of Vice President’s responsibilities in the Constitution.
• Strong critique of procedural emphasis in Article 15 (now Article 21).
• Stressed on “complete justice” in Article 142 discussions, emphasizing natural justice over mere legal interpretations.

Post-Independence Contributions

• Played a pivotal role in the Bhoodan Movement’s spread in North India.
• Donated gold to fund the 1962 war effort.

Social Reformer and Educationist

• Co-founded Vidya Pracharni Sabha with Lala Hardev and Pt. Neki Ram Sharma to establish 69 schools and colleges in Haryana.
• Advocated women’s education, contributing to institutions like Jaganath Arya Pathshala and relocating Fateh Chand College for Women in Hisar from Lahore.
• Provided famine relief during 1931-32 and donated generously during floods in Rohtak (1933) and Hisar (1962).

Reforms in Marriage and Social Practices

• Advocated widow remarriage, arranging over 100 such marriages, including inspiring his brother Dr. Gopi Chand Bhargava.
• Discouraged child marriages and helped enact the Sharda Act.

Contributions to “Office of Profit” Law

• Chairmanship of the Bhargava Committee (1954):
• Studied and defined the concept of “Office of Profit” under the Indian Constitution.

Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act (1959):

• Bhargava Committee’s recommendations led to the enactment of this Act, clarifying which offices do not disqualify individuals
  from Parliament.
• Impact: His work brought clarity to the “Office of Profit” concept, reducing misuse and maintaining the integrity of the legislative process.

Recognition and Legacy

• Praised by Babasaheb Ambedkar for enriching Constituent Assembly debates with critique and dissent.
• Stood out among foreign-educated peers for his grassroots knowledge and domestic education.
• Recognized as the de facto leader of the opposition during Chou En-Lai’s visit to India, as introduced by Jawahar Lal Nehru.

Immortal Words and Lasting Impact

• Called the Preamble the “soul” and “jewel” of the Constitution.
• Contributions to law, education, and reform continue to inspire.
• Passed away on 12 December 1962, leaving a legacy in law, politics, and social reform.