Haridas Mitra
Haridas Mitra | |
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| Deputy Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1972–1977 | |
| Preceded by | Narendra Nath Sen |
| Succeeded by | Apurba Lal Majumdar |
| In office 1967–1968 | |
| Preceded by | Pijush Kanti Mukherjee |
| Succeeded by | Kalimuddin Shams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 February 1914 Jessore, British Raj |
| Died | 20 April 1992 (aged 78) |
| Political party | |
| Spouse | Amita (Bela) Bose |
| Children | 3, including Amit Mitra |
| Parent | Jogendra Nath Mitra (father) |
| Education | University of Calcutta (MA) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Indian National Army (INA) |
| Branch/service | INA secret service |
| Years of service | c. 1944 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Haridas Mitra (24 February 1914 – 20 April 1992) was an Indian independence activist, politician, spy, trade unionist and educator. He was an organiser of the secret service of the Indian National Army during World War II and was sentenced to death by the British authorities. After Independence he was elected multiple times to the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. He served as the Deputy Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly in 1967–1968 and in 1972–1977.