This is the photo of Pandit Ravishankar Shukla. He was instrumental in inviting Shri Nathji to Nagpur. Shukla family had known Nathji ever since His days in Lahore and His visit to Raipur in 1937. Shri Nathji’s visit to Nagpur is mentioned in the Mahagranth - God Incarnate on page 718 – 722 where we can read the details.
Pandit Ravishankar Shukla 2 August 1877, Sagar – 31 December 1956, Delhi) was a leader of the Indian National Congress, Indian independence movement activist, the Premier of the Central Provinces and Berar from 27 April 1946 to 25 January 1950, the first Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh state from 26 January 1950 to 31 October 1956 He is noted for his exuberant personality, range of interests and achievements, and his leadership of the Freedom Movement.
In his remembrance the Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University in Chhattisgarh's was founded in 1964.
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