Unsung Heroes of Punjab

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Unsung Heroes of Punjab Podcast

There were many freedom fighters who looked into the eye of the tyrannical British rulers and dared to raise slogans of an independent India. Some are celebrated all across the world among the Indian community while there are others whose names despite being worthy of all the glory that there is, remain anonymous to the masses today. Do listen as we celebrate #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav remembering their valor and sacrifices in our special edition of #UnsungHeroesOfPunjab. Presented by Punjab Tourism & BIG FM.

Episodes

  1. Kuka Movement

    25/08/2021

    Kuka Movement

    The Kuka Movement marked the first major reaction of the people in Punjab to the new political order initiated by the British Raj after 1849. The Namdhari Movement, of which the Kuka Movement was the most important phase, aimed at overthrowing the British rule. Hence, the Namdharis were also known as “Kukas”. Know more about the people and the movement by listening to this episode.

    9 min
  2. Gadhar Movement

    25/08/2021

    Gadhar Movement

    The Gadhar Movement was an early 20th century, international political movement founded by expatriate Indians, mostly Punjabis, to overthrow British rule in India. It was formed on 15th July, 1913 with leadership under Har Dayal and Sohan Singh Bhakna as the President. While it began on the West Coast of the United States and Canada, the Movement spread to India and Indian communities around the world. Know more on thr Gadhar Movement from this episode.

    11 min
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There were many freedom fighters who looked into the eye of the tyrannical British rulers and dared to raise slogans of an independent India. Some are celebrated all across the world among the Indian community while there are others whose names despite being worthy of all the glory that there is, remain anonymous to the masses today. Do listen as we celebrate #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav remembering their valor and sacrifices in our special edition of #UnsungHeroesOfPunjab. Presented by Punjab Tourism & BIG FM.

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