Key Points
The history surrounding the IndianIndependence movementhas undergone a transformation, progressing from initial colonial narratives to more sophisticated and comprehensive interpretations.It is crucial toshift away from the prevailing mainstream discourse around the movement, which mostly originates from a privileged caste viewpoint,andacknowledge the existence of several alternative voices...
The contributions of notable women such as Rani Rashmoni, PutalimayaDeviPoddar, Helen Lepcha, Moolmati and Matangini Hazra serve as significant examplesofthe arduous journey these individuals undertook in their pursuit of gender equality, liberation, and social justice...
Old woman Gandhi . Matangini Hazra, alsoreferred to as Gandhi Buri, old woman Gandhi,was a courageousfreedomfighter who played an active role in the Civil Disobedience Movement and Non-cooperation Movement.Shefaced arrest due to her involvement in the Salt Satyagraha..
In 1942, during the Quit India Movement, sheleda group of peasants in a parade in Tamluk, West Bengal.She was shot thrice by the police but kept walking while singingVande Mataramuntil she collapsed...
Although these women did not actively seek to leave a mark in history for the sake of being documented, it is importantto recognise them because they serve as inspiration forother women who have similar aspirations but lack guidance or established precedents...
