President Hailed Women Freedom Fighters
On the eve of 77th Independence Day of India, President of India in her speech, hailed the contribution of women freedom fighters and remembered the contributions of Kanaklata Barua and Matangini Hazra among others.
Matangini Hazra
- Born in Hogla, West Bengal in 1869, she was a revolutionary leader who played a significant role in India's struggle for independence.
- Following her husband’s death, she began devoting herself to social causes.
- She was influenced by Gandhiji’s beliefs, that she earned the name “Gandhi Buri” (the old Gandhian woman).
- In 1905, she became actively involved in the Indian independence struggle and was arrested for taking part ....
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