Ganesh Shankar Vidyar thyroid was not only a fearless and unbiased jour nalist, but also a social worker, freedom fighter and an able statesman. He made a significant contribution to the freedom struggle of India. Ganesh Shankar was born on October 26, 1890, at Atarsuiya in Allahabad at his Mater nal grandfather's home. His father, Shri Jai Narain, was a resident of Fatehpur (Uttar Pradesh.) at that time, he was working as the principal of Anglo V ernacular school at Mungawali in Madhya Pradesh province. His mother Gomti Devi was a pious lady.