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MP Urges National Honour for Odia Freedom Fighter Parbati Giri

MP Urges National Honour for Odia Freedom Fighter Parbati Giri
Purohit seeks national honour for Parbati Giri · thehansindia.com

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.

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

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