Who among the following was the first Indian member of The British Parliament?

Correct option is D

Correct Answer:D Dadabhai Naoroji

Dadabhai Naoroji was the first Indian to become a member of the British Parliament. He was elected as a Liberal Party candidate from the Finsbury Central constituency in 1892. His election was a historic moment as it marked the first time an Indian voice was officially represented in the British legislative system.

• He introduced the "Drain of Wealth" theory, explaining how British economic policies exploited India's resources.
• He was one of the founding members of the Indian National Congress (INC) in 1885.
• He served as the President of INC three times (1886, 1893, and 1906).
• He advocated for Indian self-governance and constitutional reforms within the British Empire.
• He wrote the famous book "Poverty and Un-British Rule in India", highlighting economic exploitation.

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• Dadabhai Naoroji’s election to the British Parliament symbolized the growing political awareness among Indians during British rule.
  
• He defeated a British opponent by a narrow margin and was often called the "Grand Old Man of India."
  
•  His ideas laid the foundation for economic nationalism in India, influencing later leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.
  
• In 1906, as Congress President, he declared the goal of "Swaraj" (self-rule) for India.
  
•  The British government often dismissed his economic theories, but they played a crucial role in shaping India's freedom movement.