Eminent freedom fighter and nationalist leader Bipin Chandra Pal was remembered on his death anniversary.
About Bipin Chandra Pal (1858 - 1932)
- Born in Sylhet district (now in Bangladesh).
- He was one of the triumvirates of the three great extremist nationalist freedom fighters, popularly known as "Lal Bal Pal".
Key Contributions
- He popularized the concepts of Swadeshi and Swaraj (complete independence).
- Preached ‘composite patriotism’ as against Bal Gangadhar Tilak’s Hindu nationalism.
- Was imprisoned for 6 months in the Bande Mataram sedition case.
- Wrote on the philosophy of Bengal Vaishnavism.
- Important publications: Bande Mataram (Daily), New India (Weekly Journal), and Hindu Review (Monthly)
Values
- Nationalism, Patriotism, Secularism, Rationalism, etc.