B.T. Ranadive (December 19, 1904 – April 6, 1990) generally known as BTR, an Indian politician and trade union leader. December 19 is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1904 is a leap year starting on a Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... April 6 is the 96th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (97th in leap years). ... 1990 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Republic of India is the second most populous country in the world, with a population of more than one billion, and is the seventh largest country by geographical area. ...

BTR completed his studies in 1927, obtaining a M.A degree with distinction. In 1928 he joined the clandestine Communist Party of India. In the same year he became a major leader of the All India Trade Union Congress in Bombay. He was active with the Girini Kamgar Union of the textile workers in Bombay and with the struggles of the railway workers. He became the secretary of the GIP Railwaymens’ Union. Events January 7 - First transatlantic telephone call - New York City to London January 9 - Military rebellion crushed in Lisbon January 14 - Paul Doumer elected president of France January 19 - Britain sends troops to China February 12 - First British troops lad on Shanghai February 14 - Earthquake in Yugoslavia - 700 dead February... 1928 was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... CPI badge The Communist Party of India (CPI) is a political party in India. ... AITUC rally in Alappuzha AITUC mural in Ernakulam The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) is the oldest trade union federations in India and one of the three largest. ... This article or section should be merged with Mumbai Mumbai (previously known as Bombay) is the worlds most populous conurbation, and is the sixth most populous agglomeration in the world. ... This article or section should be merged with Mumbai Mumbai (previously known as Bombay) is the worlds most populous conurbation, and is the sixth most populous agglomeration in the world. ...

In 1943 he was elected to the central committee of the party. In February 1946 BTR played a major role in organizing a general strike in support of the Naval ratings revolt. 1943 is a common year starting on Friday. ... 1946 was a common year starting on Tuesday. ...

BTR was the general secretary of CPI 1948-1950. During that period the party was engaged in revolutionary uprisings, such as the Telangana armed struggle. In 1950 BTR was deposed, and denounced by the party as a "left adventurist". 1948 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... Events January January 5 - US Senator Estes Kefauver introduces a resolution calling for examination of organized crime in the USA January 6 - The United Kingdom recognizes the Peoples Republic of China. ... Telangana or Telingana is an unofficial region of Indias Andhra Pradesh state. ... Events January January 5 - US Senator Estes Kefauver introduces a resolution calling for examination of organized crime in the USA January 6 - The United Kingdom recognizes the Peoples Republic of China. ...

In 1956, at the 4th Party Congress in Palghat, BTR was again included in the Central Committee. He became a leading figure of the leftist section of the CC. 1956 is a leap year starting on Sunday. ... Palakkad is a district in Indian state Kerala, bordering to Tamil Nadu, Malappuram, and Thrissur. ...

At the time of the Indo-China border conflict in 1962, BTR was one of many prominent communist leaders jailed by the regime. In 1964 he became one of the main leaders of Communist Party of India (Marxist). 1962 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1964 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... CPI(M) flag The Communist Party of India (Marxist), or CPI(M), is a political party in India. ...

At the founding conference of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions in Calcutta May 28-31 1970, BTR was elected president. The central building of CITU in New Delhi is named after him, BTR Bhavan. 4th CITU West Bengal state conference poster Centre of Indian Trade Unions, a national central trade union federation in India. ... This article is on Calcutta/Kolkata, the city. ... 1970 was a common year starting on Thursday. ... New Delhi ( नई दिल्ली ) is the capital of India, and is part of the National capital territory of Delhi. ...

External link

• B.T. Ranadive: Life and Teachings by M.K. Pandhe (http://citu.org.in/btr%20.htm)