He served as Union Home Minister from 1955 -- 61 .
Independence activist Pant was premier of United Provinces ( 1937 -- 39 , 1946 -- 50 ) and first Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh ( 1950 -- 54 ) .
Pant served as Union Home Minister from 1955 -- 61 .
Independence activist Pant was premier of United Provinces ( 1937 -- 39 , 1946 -- 50 ) and first Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh ( 1950 -- 54 ) .