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Late Shri Kanhaiyalalji Maloo, who hailed from Bikaner, was born in 1919. After completing his education in Calcutta he established himself in the cloth business. It was due to his vision and enterprise that his firm 'Ajitmal Kanhaiyalal' became a leading firm in the cloth business in Calcutta. Besides his business, he also evinced keen interest in social and religious activities and was a trustee and one of the main pillars of Shri Shvetambara Sthanakvasi Jain Sabha. He played a major role in organizing the Sadhu Sammelan and the session of the conference held in Bikaner in 1956. He was also instrumental in the establishment of Jain Vidyalayas at Calcutta and Howrah.
He was known for his unparalleled skill in resolving social conflicts and was known as the 'Sardar Patel' of Calcutta Jain Society.
He Passed away in 1993 at a ripe old age of 74 and is survived by his wife, Shrimati Ichrabai Maloo, who is an old but
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