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Kushal Konwar was an Indian freedom fighter from Assam. He was hanged in 1942 during the Quit India Movement. Early life, education and work. Kushal Konwar was born on 21 March 1905 at Chaodang Chariali of Ghiladhari Mouza, Golaghat district (then part of Shivsagar district) of Assam. [1]
Oct 6, 2021 · Kushal Konwar was a ‘Satyagrahi’ and Gandhian, a descendant of the Ahom dynasty. He pledged to remain a vegetarian and accepted the ShrimadBhagawad Gita as his only companion. Ever since the Salt Satyagraha led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1931, Konwar even stopped taking salt.
Kushal Konwar only martyr in the country who was hanged during the Quit India Movement of 1942. Assam had played a significant role in the Indian freedom struggle. Many sons of Assam did her proud by sacrificing life for the cause of the country. Among them all, Kushal Konwar stands out as a bright star of India.
Jun 15, 2021 · At the peak of the Quit India Movement (1942-43), an Assamese young man called Kushal Konwar became the only martyr in the country who was hanged to death in the dawn of June 15, 1943, at a young age of 38 years. The story of Kushal Konwar is one of unwavering patriotism, sacrifice, and courage.
Apr 9, 2015 · Kushal Konwar (1905 -1943) was an Assamese freedom fighter and the only martyr of the Quit India movement in India. He was a true patriot and follower of Gandhian philosophy of non-violence.
Aug 15, 2023 · Hailing from the picturesque state of Assam, Kushal Konwar’s legacy is a testament to his unwavering commitment to the cause of India’s independence. In this comprehensive article, we delve deep into the life, struggles, and contributions of this remarkable Indian freedom fighter, aiming not only to inform but also to inspire.
Kushal Konwar became the solitary individual to be hanged during the Quit India Movement. His sacrifice sent shockwaves throughout the nation, igniting a renewed sense of determination among the freedom fighters.
Dec 18, 2022 · Kushal Konwar was a “Satyagrahi” and a supporter of Mahatma Gandhi. He took Shrimad Bhagawad Gita as his sole companion and vowed to continue being a vegetarian. During the last stages of the Quit India Movement in 1942–1943, he was the only martyr in India’s war for Independence to be hanged.
Jun 15, 2023 · Kushal Konwar was arrested on November 5, 1942, by the police for his alleged involvement in the train accident that took place in Sarupathar on 10 October 1942. He spent a total of 221 days in jail, after which he was declared guilty and handed on June 15 1943 in the Jorhat Prison.
Jun 15, 2020 · GOLAGHAT: The 77th death anniversary of Swahid Kushal Konwar was observed in a solemn ceremony in Golaghat police station on Monday. Police officials paid rich tribute to martyr Kushal Konwar by offering flowers and lighting lamp at the portrait of the martyr.
