India’s Freedom Struggle and Role of Students: A Case Study of Medinipur District

Abstract

The significant contribution made by the students not only in the formation of the nation but also in gaining the independence of the country can be well estimated by looking at the students of Midnapur during the struggle for freedom. During first half of the 20th century the number of male -students was not supposed to be very large and female-students were nominal in the district but they actively participated in the freedom movements in India especially in anti-partition movement, Swadeshi Movement, non-cooperation movement, civil disobedience movement and quit India movement. History speaks their glorious anti British struggle which they fought both in violent and non-violent ways. The glorious contribution of the students in India’s long – awaited freedom movement is discussed in history, but the role of many students who dedicated their lives to the service of the country in the regional field is still unknown. The purpose of this article is to accurately highlight the role of many of these freedom fighters who dedicated their lives leaving their study for their motherland