Bhai Lachhman Singh Gandharb (1911 – ?) was born at village Mahmudpura (district Ludhiana). When he was just 6 years old, he lost his eyesight. He got initiation from Atar Singh of Mastuana and learnt Keertan from Bhai Nirmal Singh Ragi. After completing his studies, he became a teacher of music. In 1941, when the Sikhs began movement against the Kookas (Namdharis), he made very active participation in it. In 1950, he was nominated to the Executive of the Akali Dal, In March 1953; he spearheaded the movement against the dismissal of Rarewala government in the P.E.P.S.U. In 1955, he courted arrest during the Punjabi Suba agitation. After some time he was elected president of district Akali Dal. Throughput his life he remained loyal to the Sikh Panth.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)