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Who among the following was the founder-president of the 'Ghadar Party', established in San Francisco in 1913?
A. Lala Hardayal
B. Sohan Singh Bhakna✓ Correct Answer
C. Kartar Singh Sarabha
D. Bhai Parmanand
💡 Solution & Explanation
Sohan Singh Bhakna served as the founding president of the Ghadar Party when it was organized in San Francisco in 1913 to overthrow British colonial rule in India. While Lala Hardayal was a vital ideologue and secretary of the association, the leadership mantle for the presidency rested with Bhakna. The Ghadar movement played a pivotal role in radicalizing the Indian freedom struggle and inspiring the subsequent Komagata Maru incident.
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