15 Aug
Midnapore - Where Freedom Forged its Fire ...
When India’s independence story is told, Delhi’s political negotiations and Calcutta’s big rallies dominate the script. Yet far from the spotlight, Midnapore, now Purba and Paschim was a place where freedom was not a slogan but a lived dangerous commitment. Here, in dusty village lanes and small-town hideouts, people fought in ways that history books found too raw to celebrate.
Midnapore’s struggle was uncompromising. British reports called it “one of the most violent districts” due to political assassinations, sabotage, and underground networks. Colonial accounts painted the rebels as “terrorists,” while post-independence narratives leaned heavily on the Gandhian path, leaving these fighters unmentioned or misrepresented.
15 Aug
INDEPENDENCE DAY - 15 AUGUST 2023 ...
India celebrated its 77th Independence Day on 15 August 2023 alike each year across India to honor the bravery and spirit of the freedom fighters who fought to secure the country's independence. Midnapore is notable for its contribution in the history of Indian freedom movement since it has produced many martyrs.
