The nation is remembering independence activist Kalpana Datta on her 27th death anniversary today. She was the member of the armed independence movement led by Surya Sen which carried out the Chittagong armoury raid in 1930. She was one of the members of Master Da Surya Sen's revolutionary group, who carried forward the work of Pritilata Waddedar. She was a member of Chattri Sangha a semi-revolutionary organization for women in Kolkata.<br />” <br />”She was part of the armoury loot and the first attempt at torching Pahartoli Club. During the second attempt, made by herself and Master Da, the British were better prepared. Kalpana Dutta escaped at that point in time, but Master Da was finally captured in the year 1933. Later, after three months, even she was arrested and sentenced to life for taking part in the Chittagong Armoury Loot. She was released six years later.<br />” <br />”<span style="color: #222222;">Kalpana Dutta was a learned student of science. She was inspired by the martyrdom of Khudiram Bose. The cause of patriotism made inroads in her life while she was in Chittagong. This was further encouraged while she was pursuing her studies in the Bethune College, Kolkata. She breathed her last on 8th February 1995.</span><br />
News On AIR | February 8, 2022 1:15 PM | Nation remembers independence activist Kalpana Datta on her 27th death anniversary
Nation remembers independence activist Kalpana Datta on her 27th death anniversary