Third Comic book on stories of 20 Tribal Freedom Fighters released at Tiranga Mahotsav

New Delhi, Aug 4: Ministry of Culture has released the third Comic book on stories of 20 Tribal Freedom Fighters on Aug 2, at Tiranga Utsav celebration in New Delhi. The collection of stories recalls the sacrifices of some of the bravest men and women who inspired their tribes and gave up their lives to fight British rule.

 

 

 

 

Ministry of Culture as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKM) has released comic books on 75 freedom fighters in collaboration with Amar Chitra Katha (ACK) to create awareness among the youth and children about the supreme sacrifice and patriotism of our lesser known heroes of freedom struggle. The first ACK Comic book on India's 20 Women Unsung Heroes and Second Comic book on stories of 15 Women elected to the Constituent Assembly has been released earlier.

 

The tribal freedom fighters, who were unsung heroes of freedom struggle, and whose stories have been included are; Tilka Majhi rebelled against the atrocities of the British East India Company. He mobilized the Pahadia tribe to which he belonged and raided the Company treasury. Thalakkal Chanthu of the Kurichiyar tribe was an invaluable part of Pazhassi Raja's war against the East India Company. Budhu Bhagat of the Oraon tribe was shot down in one of his many encounters with the British, along with his brother, seven sons and 150 men from his tribe.

 

 

 

 

 

Tirot Singh, a Khasi chief, realised the duplicity of the British and waged war against them. He was captured, tortured and imprisoned. Raghoji Bhangre belonged to the Mahadeo Koli tribe. He revolted against the British and continued his struggle even though his mother was imprisoned. Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu from the Santhal community, revolted against the British and their stooges. They led the Santhal in the Hul rebellion. Rendo Manjhi and Chakra Bisoi of the Khond tribe objected to the British interfering in their customs.

 

 

The comics include several other inspiring stories about legends who are responsible for India's freedom and to who Indians owe their independence.