new state. Surur organized a delegation, headed by Ennals and Ben Whitaker, which contributed to nearly 200,000 refugees returning to Pakistan. Hoda also worked to promote Tibetan self-determination and the restoration of Fiji's democratic government. In 1983 Hoda created the Gandhi Foundation in Britain. For services to community relations in Britain and to international human rights, Hoda was awarded the Order of the British Empire in 2000. Hoda's association with the European Institute for Asian Studies is almost as old as the Institute itself. Although not quite a Founder member, he was admitted to membership at the very first meeting of Administrative Board. He was very active on issues relating to South Asia. He was awarded the Videsh Samman in London on 15 August 2000 by the High Commissioner of India. Richard Attenborough wrote that Writings Schumacher on Gandhi – by Surur Hoda References External links SururHoda.Org 1928 births 2003 deaths Trade unionists from Bihar Indian Muslims People from Chhapra 20th-century Indian politicians Gandhians Indian anti-nuclear activists