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❦Matangini Hazra
Gandhian anti-colonial leader
Gandhian leader who was killed while leading a Quit India procession in Tamluk in 1942.
Biography
Context
In the context of Born into a poor peasant family in Hogla near Tamluk, Matangini Hazra entered anti-colonial activism through local mass politics. She was arrested in 1932 for violating the salt law and again during the anti-chowkidari-tax campaign before becoming known as ‘Gandhi Buri’., Matangini Hazra is recognized as Gandhian anti-colonial leader. Gandhian leader who was killed while leading a Quit India procession in Tamluk in 1942.
Contribution
A Gandhian organizer who joined the Civil Disobedience movement, took part in the Salt Satyagraha and anti-chowkidari-tax campaigns, and later led a large procession during the Quit India movement.
Impact
On 29 September 1942, at age 72, she led a procession of thousands, mostly women, toward government offices in Tamluk. Police firing killed her as she continued to hold the national flag, making her a lasting symbol of women’s participation and sacrifice in the Quit India movement.
Timeline Placement
Matangini Hazra appears in 1 linked timeline events, spanning 1942.
First Appearance
1942
Latest Appearance
1942
Active Span
1942
Linked Events
1
Legacy Summary
On 29 September 1942, at age 72, she led a procession of thousands, mostly women, toward government offices in Tamluk. Police firing killed her as she continued to hold the national flag, making her a lasting symbol of women’s participation and sacrifice in the Quit India movement. This influence is reflected across 1 connected events.
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