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Posted 18 Jun 2024

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Laxman Satpathy’s birth anniversary was observed recently.

About Laxman Satpathy (1916-2001)

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  • Born in the Princely State of Sonpur in British India (now in Odisha). 

Contributions

  • One of the forefront leaders of Sonpur Prajamandal Movement.
    • Inspired by Gandhiji's call for non-cooperation, he and his brother Ram Satpathy raised their voice against the ruler of princely state of Sonpur.
  • Launched underground activities, which took severe turn during Quit India movement (1942).
  • He along with other Prajamandal leaders was instrumental in merger of Sonpur with Odisha (January, 1948).

Values

  • Courage, Determination, Leadership etc.
  • Tags :
  • Laxman Satpathy
  • Prajamandal Movement
  • Odisha
  • Sonpur
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