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Posted 06 Apr 2024

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Laxman Nayak (1899-1943)

  • Ministry of Tribal Affairs highlighted contributions of freedom fighter Laxman Nayak.

 

  • About Laxman Nayak Bhumia
    • He was a tribal leader of Bhumia community from Odisha. 
    • He was famous as the Gandhi of Malkangiri region because he believed and followed Gandhian principles of truth, non-violence and peaceful non-cooperation.

 

  • Contributions
    • Participated in individual Satyagraha in 1940. 
    • During Quit India Movement (1942), he asked his fellow tribesmen to respond to the call of ‘Do or die’ by Gandhiji. 
    • He strengthened the principle of Swaraj by advocating the use of Charkha through door-to-door campaigns.

 

  • ValuesCourage, leadership etc.

 

 

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  • Laxman Nayak
  • Gandhi of Malkangiri
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