About Romesh Chandra
Lived 1919 – 2016 (aged 97). Romesh Chandra was an Indian journalist and politician, known for Communist Party of India and World Peace Council.
Romesh Chandra (30 March 1919 – 4 July 2016) was a leader of the Communist Party of India (CPI) and the president of the World Peace Council from 1977 to 1990. He joined the CPI in 1939 and took part in the Indian independence struggle as a student leader. He subsequently held various posts within the party.
Life Chandra was born on 30 March 1919 in Lyallpur in British India (now Faisalabad, Pakistan).
Chandra became the General Secretary of the All-India Peace Council in 1952 and continued that position till 1963. In 1953 he joined the World Peace Council, becoming its General Secretary in 1953 and its president in 1977. He addressed the United Nations many times, the most times of any Indian.
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Who was Romesh Chandra?
Indian politician
When was Romesh Chandra born?
Romesh Chandra was born on 30 March 1919 in Faisalabad.
When did Romesh Chandra die?
Romesh Chandra died on 4 July 2016 in Mumbai.
What was Romesh Chandra's occupation?
Romesh Chandra was a journalist and politician.
What was Romesh Chandra known for?
Romesh Chandra was known for Communist Party of India and World Peace Council.
What nationality was Romesh Chandra?
Romesh Chandra was Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Romesh Chandra. https://biography.guide/romesh-chandra/
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