1 year ago
Road to be Named After Freedom Fighter Manja Baidya
Imagine a hero named Manja Baidya who fought against people who ruled a long time ago.
They wanted to be free, and Manja was a leader.
Sadly, he was captured and hanged.
Now, to remember him, a road in his town will be named after him, and a statue will be made.
This is to honor his bravery in a fight called 'Kalyanappa's Katukai', where people protested high taxes and unfair rules.
Though the British won the battle, the local government wants to make sure everyone remembers those who stood up for their rights.
Puttur MLA announced a road in Uppinangady will be named after Manja Baidya.
Manja Baidya was a freedom fighter from the Billava community.
He was hanged by the British in Mangaluru on May 27, 1837.
A statue of Manja Baidya will also be unveiled in Gejjegeiri.
The decision is made 186 years after his execution.
- Who
- Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai is making the announcement.
- What
- A road in Uppinangady will be named after Manja Baidya and a statue of him will be unveiled.
- Where
- Uppinangady, Mangaluru (India)
- When
- The announcement was made recently, 186 years after Manja Baidya was hanged.
- Why
- To honor freedom fighter Manja Baidya's contribution to the fight against British rule.
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Recognition of Freedom Fighters
Historical Recognition
Local leaders are working to honor historical figures by naming roads and erecting statues, as a form of recognition and remembrance.
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Key facts
- Manja Baidya
- Freedom fighter from Uppinangady.
- Manja Baidya's community
- Billava community.
- Date of Hanging
- May 27, 1837.
- Location of Hanging
- Mangaluru.
- Rebellion Name
- Kalyanappa's Katukai
- Location of Rebellion
- Dakshina Kannada.
- Announcing Official
- Ashok Kumar Rai
