 Complete the following phrase:  Born in Hyderabad, Mahendra attended Osmania University, where he took part in the Vandemataram strike. He then moved to study at Visva-Bharati University, and finally in Burdwan. In 1942, he joined the Communist Party of India CPI, which encouraged him to become a trade unionist. He organised unions in Burnpur and Asansol before returning to Hyderabad. He went underground to participate in the 