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Who was appointed as the head of the Punjab Provincial Congress Committee during the civil disobedience movement and earned widespread respect for organizing anti-imperialist protests in Lahore?

A. Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew✓ Correct Answer
B. Master Tara Singh
C. Bhagat Singh
D. Sardar Udham Singh

💡 Solution & Explanation

Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew was a prominent nationalist leader from Punjab who along with Dr. Satyapal led the Satyagraha protests against the Rowlatt Act in Amritsar leading to their arrest and the subsequent Jallianwala Bagh tragedy. He later played an active role in organizing the Punjab Congress and promoting Hindu-Muslim unity. His organizational acumen anchored nationalist resistance in the region.

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