বৈপ্লবিক আন্দোলনে মেদিনীপুর : বঙ্গভঙ্গ থেকে স্বাধীনতা পর্যন্ত/ Medinipur in the Revolutionary Movement: From the Partition of Bengal to Indian Independence

Abstract

This paper explores the significant role of Medinipur in India’s revolutionary movement from the Partition of Bengal in 1905 to the achievement of independence in 1947. Medinipur, a prominent centre of anti-colonial resistance in Bengal, witnessed the emergence of revolutionary nationalism, political mobilisation, and militant resistance against British colonial rule. The Swadeshi Movement following the Partition of Bengal encouraged nationalist consciousness and inspired revolutionary activities among students, youth, and local political activists. Revolutionary figures such as Khudiram Bose and Prafulla Chaki became symbols of courage and sacrifice in the struggle against colonial oppression. The district also played a crucial role in the Civil Disobedience Movement and the Quit India Movement, particularly through the establishment of the Tamralipta Jatiya Sarkar in 1942 under the leadership of Satish Chandra Samanta, Sushil Kumar Dhara, and Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee. By examining revolutionary organisations, political leadership, popular participation, and local resistance, this paper highlights Medinipur’s distinctive contribution to India’s freedom struggle and its enduring place in the history of anti-colonial nationalism.