The birth anniversary of Shri Taraknath Das was celebrated.
Taraknath Das (15th June, 1884- 22nd December, 1958)
About: Born in North 24 Pargana, Bengal, Shri Das was a journalist, teacher, philanthropist and revolutionary.
Contribution
- In 1903, he joined the revolutionary organisation Anushilan Samiti (established by Satish Chandra Bose and Praanath Mitra in Kolkata).
- Started an anti-British newspaper, ‘Free Hindusthan’ in the USA.
- In 1913, he was associated with the Ghadar Movement.
- Implicated in the Indo-German conspiracy case in 1917.
- Established Taraknath Das Foundation in 1935, to promote educational activities, to foster cultural relations between the US and Asian countries
Values
- Dedication, courage, determination, vision, selflessness.
