Martyrdom of Khudiram Bose observed in Silchar
SILCHAR, August 11: Braving the heavy downpour, Swahid Khudiram Murti Pratistha Committee of Silchar observed 105th anniversary of the martyrdom of Swahid Khudiram Bose here today in a befitting manner.
The day began with offering of flowers and homage to the statue of the martyr located at Club Road of this town which was followed by discussion on the life of Khudiram and cultural performances.
Pradip Kumar Deb, secretary of the Committee, underlined the importance of observing the day. He said that Bose was one of the legendary freedom fighters whose life was snuffed out even before he could complete 19 years of age.
He added to say that the patriotism of Bose and his sacrifices for the country with the goal of achieving total freedom from the British colonial rule had become a part of the glorious and revolutionary history. He was sent to the gallows on August 11, 2008 for challenging the British authority with the exemplary spirit of chivalry and unparalleled determination.
Deb pointed out following his untimely death, the song Ekbar Biday De Maa Ghure Aashi stirred the hearts of people across the country. The inspiring but melancholic notes of that song touched the soul of every patriotic Indian and motivated them to plunge into the freedom struggle.
Pradip Kumar Deb narrated the incident for which Khudiram Bose was sentenced to death by the British government.
Later, members of Pathikrit Shilpi Gusthi rendered patriotic songs in the memory of the great martyr of the country.
Source: The Sentinel 12.08.2013
