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‘Chauri Chaura’ Centenary Celebrations

Posted on February 3, 2021 by admin1  59

In News – Prime Minister will inaugurate the Chauri Chaura Centenary Celebrations at Chauri Chaura, Gorakhpur on 4th February 2021.

  • He will also release a postal stamp dedicated to the Chauri Chaura centenary during the event.
  • The centenary celebrations and various events planned by the State government will begin in all 75 districts of the State from 4th February 2021 and will continue till 4th February 2022.

About Chauri Chaura incident:

  • The incident took place on 4 February 1922 at Chauri Chaura in the Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh.
  • A large group of freedom fighters of  Congress and Khilafat activists participating in the Non-cooperation movement were fired upon by police, leading to the death of many of them.
  • In retaliation, protestors attacked and set fire to the Chauri Chaura police station, killing many of its occupants.
  • Mahatma Gandhi, who was completely against violence, stopped the Non-cooperation movement on 12 February the same year.
  • The British government, in response, imposed martial law in the area and arrested hundreds of people including Mahatma Gandhi.

Source: PIB

 
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