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Know of Any Unsung Heroes of the Freedom Movement? Tell Us!

know of Any Unsung Heroes of the Freedom Movement Tell Us
Start Date :
Aug 06, 2021
Last Date :
Aug 15, 2022
23:45 PM IST (GMT +5.30 Hrs)
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As part of the 'Bharat Ki Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations, a series of events are being organized by the Government of India to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of India’s ...

As part of the 'Bharat Ki Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations, a series of events are being organized by the Government of India to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence.

Through this MyGov activity, we aim to revisit history and acknowledge our local heroes whose struggles during the Freedom Movement have not received prominence in the conventional storyline. Let's raise awareness about our freedom struggle & the unsung heroes associated with it. It’s time that the contributions of fighters like Veer Gundandhur, Velu Nachiyar, Bhikaji Cama, etc. see the light of the day.

This is your chance to tell the story that must be told and honour the freedom fighters who have played an important role in making our nation free.

Share the stories with all the details and celebrate Bharat Ki Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav with us.

Submission of Entries:
• All the entries must be submitted online through www.mygov.in
• No other medium of submission will be accepted
• Share the following details while mentioning the story of our Unsung Fighter so that everybody can know more about them:
1. Name
2. Age
3. Address
4. District
5. State
6. Stories About their Contribution to Freedom Movement
7. Photos (if any)
8. Link to Videos/Audios (if any)

Let’s recognize and honour the unsung heroes of India's Independence!

The last date for the submission of entries is 15th August 2022.

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GitarthaChetia
GitarthaChetia 3 years 10 months ago
Kushal Konwar: Kushal Konwar was hanged by British in the accusation of mastermind of removing few sleepers of the railway line near Sarupathar in Golaghat district where a Military train passing by derailed and many British and American soldiers lost their lives. Kushal Konwar was happened to be the only martyr in India who was hanged during last phase of the Quit India Movement of 1942-43.
Kultaj Singh
Kultaj Singh 3 years 10 months ago
Sh. Bhana Ram S/o Udami Ram, village Paposa, District Bhiwani, Haryana was freedom fighter who initially was in British Army but later he joined Indian National Army. He was inspired by Netaji. He fought against British in Europe. He was captured by British but he managed to escape from there and somehow reached back India after many years.
GitarthaChetia
GitarthaChetia 3 years 10 months ago
1. Kanaklata Barua: Kanaklata barua sacrifice her life at the age of 18. She joined Mrityu Bahini(Death Army) formed by Jyoti Prasad Agarwala in line with Gandhiji's 'Do or die' call. She was shot dead by the British police while leading a procession bearing the National Flag to hoist it in Gohpur police station during the Quit India Movement of 1942.
NaazNayim
NaazNayim 3 years 10 months ago
Matangini Hazra is an Indian revolutionary, who became actively interested in the Indian independence movement as a Gandhian. In 1932, she took part of the Civil Disobedience movement and was arrested for breaking the Salt Act. Hazra was also part of the Quit India Movement and Non-Cooperation Movement. During a procession, she was shot by the police but she kept chanting ‘Vande Mataram’ even after being repeatedly shot.
SANTANUSENGUPTA
SANTANUSENGUPTA 3 years 10 months ago
We shall abide by our contribution in letter and spirit. No deviation should be done by the authorities All the citizens should be equally treated irrespective of their caste, religion and language.
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Dipak Kumar Bardoloi
Dipak Kumar Bardoloi 3 years 10 months ago
Honourable sir, Kanaklata Barua, of Gohpur, in Durrung District of Assam, died while trying to hoist the Indian flag during freedom struggle. She was shot down. Maniram Dewan, A Zaminder /Dewan , during the Sepoy mutiny fought British Domination in Assam . He was caught during the fight and was hanged. The hanging was supervised by Haranath Daroga, an Assamese loyal to the British.