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MP Urges National Honour for Odia Freedom Fighter Parbati Giri
Parbati Giri was a brave freedom fighter from Odisha who fought against the British.
She was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi and joined the Quit India Movement.
She was even put in jail for her bravery.
After India became free, she worked hard to help people, especially women and children.
Now, a man named Pradeep Purohit wants the government to honor her with a special film and a stamp because she did so much for India.
He thinks this will inspire young people to be patriotic and help others.
Parbati Giri was a renowned Odia freedom fighter inspired by Mahatma Gandhi.
She actively participated in the Quit India Movement and was imprisoned by the British.
After Independence, she devoted her life to social service, women’s empowerment, and education.
MP Pradeep Purohit urged the Union government to grant national recognition to Parbati Giri.
Proposed tributes include a national biographical film 'Badama' and a commemorative postage stamp.
- Who
- Parbati Giri, an Odia freedom fighter
- What
- MP Pradeep Purohit urged national recognition for Parbati Giri
- Where
- Baragada, Odisha
- When
- 2026 marks her birth centenary
- Why
- To honor her contributions to the freedom struggle and social service
Supporters of National Recognition
Opponents of National Recognition
Recognition of Contributions
Supporters of National Recognition
Parbati Giri's contributions to the freedom struggle and social service deserve national recognition.
Opponents of National Recognition
There are other freedom fighters who also deserve recognition, and resources are limited.
Key facts
- Name
- Parbati Giri
- Birth Date
- January 19, 1926
- Birth Centenary
- 2026
- Movement
- Quit India Movement
- Honours
- Honoured by the President
- Proposed Tributes
- National biographical film 'Badama', commemorative postage stamp










