The Komagata Maru incident of 1914 involved a ship chartered by Baba Gurdit Singh of Sarhali. He was a businessman living in Singapore who decided to challenge the discriminatory immigration laws of Canada that effectively barred Indians from entering the country. He chartered the Japanese ship Komagata Maru to take Indian passengers to Vancouver, British Columbia, hoping to force a legal challenge. Baba Gurdit Singh himself was on board the ship as the leader of the passengers.
Who one of the following was associated with 'Komagatamaru episode'?
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2014 · Topic: Revolutionary Activities Outside India (The Komagata Maru Incident and its ramifications)
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