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In the first general elections held in India in 1951–52, John was elected from
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for some time; an agitation against social injustice staged by the weaker sections and backward classes for proportionate representations in government service. He fought against
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The turning point in John's life came when he plunged into freedom struggle after abandoning his bright future in his profession. He was one of the founding leaders of
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ministry lost confidence motion due to the withdrawal of support from the T.T.N.C.
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