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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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Pawni purohit
Pawni purohit 4 years 2 months ago
Mangal pandey Born: 19 July 1827, Nagwa Died: 8 April 1857, Barrackpore Mangal Pandey was an Indian soldier who played a key part in the events immediately preceding the outbreak of the Indian rebellion of 1857. He was a sepoy in the 34th Bengal Native Infantry regiment of the British East India Company. In 1984, the Indian government issued a postage stamp to remember him.
Akshay pareek
Akshay pareek 4 years 2 months ago
Name-Akshay pareek Shivaram Hari Rajguru Shivaram Hari Rajguru was an Indian Revolutionary who was born on 24 August 1908 at khed Bombay ( present day Maharashtra) known mainly for his involvement in the assassination of a British police officer named John Saunders . He was an active member of HSRA and he was hanged by the British government along with its associates on 23 March 1931 at Lahore, Punjab ( present day Pakistan) .
Vijay Dangi
Vijay Dangi 4 years 2 months ago
Matangini Hazra | 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. Khushi Jain Class 9th
Vijay Dangi
Vijay Dangi 4 years 2 months ago
Matangini Hazra | 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.
KushAgarwal
KushAgarwal 4 years 2 months ago
Shahid Khudiram Bose was the youngest revolutionary freedom fighter who opposed British Raj in India. He was involved in the Muzaffarpur conspiracy and was executed on August 11, 1908, at the age of 18 years. His fellow, Prafulla Chaki, another freedom fighter, committed suicide before his arrest. The two of them tried to assassinate a British judge, Douglas Kingsford. Today is the 112 death anniversary of Khudiram Bose.
Anushkaumate
Anushkaumate 4 years 2 months ago
Aruna Asaf Ali An active participant in the Indian independence movement. She gained prominence at the age of 33 as she hoisted the Indian National flag at gowlia tank maidan, Bombay during the quit Indian movement in 1942
Divyajangid
Divyajangid 4 years 2 months ago
Sucheta kripalani Born - 25 june 1908 Died -1 December 1974 (66) Sucheta Kripalani was an Indian freedom fighter and politician. She was India's first woman chief minister serving as the head of the Uttar Pradesh government from 1963 to 1967
Aadish Jain
Aadish Jain 4 years 2 months ago
Lakshmi Sehgal was born Lakshmi Swaminadhan on October 24, 1914 in Madras to S. Swaminadhan, a talented lawyer, and A.V. Ammukutty, a social worker and freedom fighter (and who would later be a member of independent India’s Constituent Assembly).
Pujan Patel
Pujan Patel 4 years 2 months ago
PEER ALI KHAN He was an Indian revolutionary and rebel who participated in the Indian independence movement. He was a part of the 1857 rebellion against the British. He conducted regular campaigns against the British Govt. On July 7,1857 Khan was hanged in full public view by WILIAM TAYLER. He was given Capital Punishment for participating in the freedom struggle of 1857. Even still, his work inspired many who followed. But generations later, his name just faded away.
VartikaVerma
VartikaVerma 4 years 2 months ago
A Tribute To Untold Freedom Fighters... Parbat Giri, Parbati Giri, daughter of Dhananjay Giri, nicknamed the Mother Teresa of Western Odisha, was a prominent female freedom fighter from Odisha, India. The women freedom fighters of Odisha played a significant role in the Indian Freedom Struggle. Due to her anti-British government activities, she was imprisoned for two years. Parbati Giri was just 16 when she was in the forefront of agitation following Mahatma Gandhi's "Quit India" call.