Ambikasharansingh Vishwa Bandhut Foundation is Non-Profit Organization . The foundation endeavors to address societal disparities through the implementation of comprehensive programs designed to meet the multifaceted needs of diverse communities, irrespective of their cultural, socioeconomic, or ideological backgrounds.
About Us
Ambika Sharan Singh
Ambika Sharan Singh (22 December 1922 – 6 July 1977), affectionately known as Surajiya Babuji by his family, was a distinguished freedom fighter and a skilled administrator, notably serving as the Finance Minister of Bihar among other government roles.
Born into a farming family in the village of Dhamar in Bhojpur District, Bihar, he faced personal loss early in life when his father, Pradeep Ra Singh, and mother passed away. His uncle, Ramsunder Ra, stepped in to care for the family. Ambika was an exceptional student, graduating as a top performer from Ara Jain School and later earning both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Arts from Patna University.
Inspired by Gandhi's philosophies during his student years, he joined the freedom movement alongside Kailash Singh from his village. After India gained independence, he returned to complete hisster’s degree.
In 1940, he went underground after being arrested by the police but managed to escape their custody. The leaders of the Bihar Congress trusted him and appointed him to lead the Youth Congress Wing in 1942. During that year, he traveled extensively throughout Bihar to inspire the youth to join the struggle for India's freedom. Following independence, in 1947, he was named the first president of the Youth Congress Wing.
He entered politics after India gained independence, fulfilling the wishes of the late Shri Anugrah Narayan Sinha. He successfully contested the Ara Muffasil seat in 1952, followed by victories in the elections of 1957 and 1962. In 1967, when the assembly seat was reconstituted as Barhara, he was elected representing the Indian National Congress. Unfortunately, he faced legal challenges and was barred from contesting elections for six years. His close friend, Ram Vilas Singh, won the Barhara constituency election in 1972.
In 1969, after the Congress party split, he aligned himself with Congress (O) alongside the late Shri Morarji Desai, becoming part of the Sangathan Congress, which later merged into the Janata Party. He contested and won the Barhara seat in the 1977 elections under the Janata Party banner.
In 1957, at just 35 years old, he took on the role of Deputy Finance Minister under Deputy Chief Minister & Finance Minister Dr. Anugrah Narayan Sinha in the Sri Krishna Singh Ministry. Recognized as a young and dynamic leader, he consistently presented the budget, which showcased his abilities in financial management. It is believed that he earned the position of Finance Minister through appointments made by Sri Krishna Singh, while the late Shri Anugrah Narayan Singh granted him the opportunity to deliver the budget presentation in the assembly.
He also held responsibilities in the Law Ministry during Binodanand Jha’s tenure as Chief Minister of Bihar. When K. B. Sahay assumed the Chief Minister position in 1963, he was named Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Finance Department, serving until 1967. Between 1972 and 1976, he chaired the Bihar State Financial Corporation.
Tragically, he passed away from a heart attack on July 6, 1977, at The Claridges Hotel in New Delhi. Following his death, notable figures such as then Prime Minister Morarji Desai, Chandra Shekhar, Satyendra Narain Singh, Jagjivan Ram, and Karpoori Thakur visited the hotel. His last rites were conducted in Bas Gath, Patna, by his elder son, Raghvendra Pratap Singh, who served as MLA for Barhara.
Late Shri Ambika Sharan Singh was investigated under the Iyer Committee, which found no corruption or disproportionate assets or income charges against him. However, the report did note concerns regarding misplaced generosity in waiving taxes for the Bhojpuri movie "Hamar Sansar" directed by Nazir Hussain and for a sweet shop. It's important to mention that he was not serving as a minister or MLA during the investigation, having been disqualified from contesting elections by the court in 1968.
Vision & Mission
Our Vision..
To realize the vision set for our NGO, the mission of every volunteer and member is beautifully captured in Mahatma Gandhi's favorite bhajan. Inspired by Gandhi's ideology, the late Shri Ambika Sharan embraced this sentiment, and thus, this bhajan will serve as our Mission Bhajan :
‘वैष्णव जन तो तेने रे कहिए जे पीड़ पराई जाणे रे।’
(सच्चा वैष्णव वही है, जो दूसरों की पीड़ा को समझता हो।)
‘पर दु:खे उपकार करे तोये, मन अभिमान ना आणे रे1॥’
(दूसरे के दु:ख पर जब वह उपकार करे, तो अपने मन में कोई अभिमान ना आने दे।)
‘सकल लोक मां सहुने वन्दे, निंदा न करे केनी रे।’
(जो सभी का सम्मान करे और किसी की निंदा न करे।)
‘वाच काछ मन निश्छल राखे, धन धन जननी तेनी रे॥2॥’
(जो अपनी वाणी, कर्म और मन को निश्छल रखे, उसकी मां (धरती मां) धन्य-धन्य है।)
‘समदृष्टि ने तृष्णा त्यागी परस्त्री जेने मात रे।’
(जो सबको समान दृष्टि से देखे, सांसारिक तृष्णा से मुक्त हो, पराई स्त्री को अपनी मां की तरह समझे।)
‘जिह्वा थकी असत्य न बोले, पर धन नव झाले हाथ रे॥3॥’
(जिसकी जिह्वा असत्य बोलने पर रूक जाए, जो दूसरों के धन को पाने की इच्छा न करे।)
‘मोह माया व्यापे नहिं जेने दृढ़ वैराग्य जेना मन मां रे।’
(जो मोह माया में व्याप्त न हो, जिसके मन में दृढ़ वैराग्य हो।)’
राम नाम शु ताली रे लागी, सकल तीरथ तेना तनमां रे॥4॥’
(जो हर क्षण मन में राम नाम का जाप करे, उसके शरीर में सारे तीर्थ विद्यमान हैं।)
‘वणलोभी ने कपट रहित छे, काम क्रोध निवार्या रे।’
(जिसने लोभ, कपट, काम और क्रोध पर विजय प्राप्त कर ली हो।)
‘भणे नरसैयो तेनु दर्शन करतां, कुल एकोतेर तार्या रे॥5॥’
(ऐसे वैष्णव के दर्शन मात्र से ही, परिवार की इकहत्तर पीढ़ियां तर जाती हैं, उनकी रक्षा होती है।)
The organization's vision is encapsulated in its emblem, the Shield. Each layer within represents a distinctive value system:
1) At the center of the Shield is the late Shri Ambika Sharan Singh, embodying the core values and ideology of the NGO.
2) The rising sun symbolizes hope and determination. Referred to as Surajiya Babuji by his family, it reflects the NGO’s commitment to fostering inclusive growth for all segments of society.
3) The representation of various religious symbols highlights the diversity of faiths practiced across the country.
4) Symbols of social development and welfare illustrate the diverse initiatives the NGO is dedicated to. This includes areas such as education, job creation, sports, farmer welfare, healthcare, support for the elderly, and promotion of religious harmony.
5) The concept of Sarvodaya signifies comprehensive development and welfare, emphasizing the upliftment of all members of society.
Vision Statement –
“To do and act in for the Welfare of the society which will be inclusive of all cast, creed and Religion wherein we are able to achieve the objective of Sarvodaya “
Our Mission..
