School students, youth and the public came to know about Mahatma Gandhi’s first visit to Chhattisgarh and the contribution of freedom fighters of Chhattisgarh
The photo exhibition is based on the theme ‘Freedom Fighters of Chhattisgarh
Raipur, 17 August 2022/
A quiz competition is being organized to increase the participation of school children, youth and the public in the exhibition organized by the Public Relations Department on the 75th anniversary of independence. Interesting and informative questions are being asked based on the general knowledge of Chhattisgarh, and prizes are also being given for each correct answer. It is worth mentioning that the Photo exhibition is being organized at Town Hall, Kachari Chowk which will run till August 21. The exhibition timing is from 11 am to 8 pm.
This exhibition running in the local town hall is based on the theme ‘Freedom Fighters of Chhattisgarh’. The photo exhibition depicts the life and contribution of freedom fighters who had participated in the country’s freedom movement. Information about the public welfare schemes of Chhattisgarh is also given in the exhibition. Publicity material of various schemes is also being distributed to visitors here.
On the third day of the exhibition, the public, youth and students of Swami Atmanand Government English Medium School of Excellence, Kuran, Dharsinwa District Raipur, Swami Atmanand B.P. The children of Pujari Government English Medium School of Excellence, Rajatalab Raipur and Shaheed Sanjay Yadav Government Higher Secondary School, Sanjay Nagar Raipur visited the exhibition and appreciated the exhibition.
On the third day of the exhibition, the public, youth and students of Swami Atmanand Government English Medium School of Excellence, Dharsiwa, Raipur District, Swami Atmanand BP Pujari Government English Medium School of Excellence, Rajatalab Raipur and Shaheed Sanjay Yadav Government Higher Secondary School, Sanjay Nagar Raipur visited the exhibition and appreciated it. School students told that they got interesting and informative information about India’s Independence movement in Chhattisgarh through a photo exhibition. Especially the farmers’ Nahar satyagraha movement which was led by Mahatma Gandhi.
Veer Narayan Singh, the first martyr of Chhattisgarh
In the year 1856, there was a severe famine in Chhattisgarh. Veer Narayan Singh distributed food grains from his godown to the people, but that was not enough. Zamindar Narayan Singh demanded grain from a merchant named Makhan of Shivrinarayan but he turned down the request of Narayan Singh. Narayan Singh along with some farmers reached the godown of Makhan and captured it. When the British got information about this incident, an order was issued to arrest Narayan Singh. He was arrested on 24 October 1856 and put in Raipur Jail. Revolutionary Surendra Sai of Sambalpur had good relations with Narayan Singh. With the help of the soldiers, he managed to escape from jail.
After reaching Sonakhan, Narayan Singh formed an army of 500 people. On November 20 1857, Lieutenant Smith, Assistant Commissioner of Raipur, along with 4 Zamindars and 53 Dafadars marched to Sonakhan. His army camped at Kharaud and sent a message to Bilaspur for additional help. Smith’s army near Sonakhan was attacked by Narayan Singh from the mountainside. Smith suffered heavy losses and he had to retreat. Meanwhile, additional army aid from Katangi reached Smith. With increased strength, he started surrounding the hill on which Narayan Singh was standing. Firing continued throughout the day from both sides and Narayan Singh’s bullets started running out. Narayan Singh surrendered and then he was put in Raipur jail. The trial proceeded and he was hanged on December 10, 1857.
