New graphical book tells stories of unsung women freedom fighters
New Delhi Jan 27 PTI A new graphical bookIndias Women Unsung Heroes released on Thursday celebrates the lives of forgotten women freedom fighters who led the charge and lit the flame of protest and rebellion throughout the countryThe comic book published by Union Ministry of Culture in partnership with Amar Chitra Katha tells the stories of queens who battled colonial powers in the struggle against imperial rule and women who dedicated and even laid down their lives for the cause of the motherlandIt was released by Union Minsiter of State MoS for Culture Meenakshi Lekhi here at The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts IGNCAThe book is a fitting tribute to the forgotten heroes of our freedom struggle as it celebrates the lives of women who led d charge and lit the flame of rebellion throughout the country It contains stories of queens who battled imperialism dedicated their lives for Maa Bharati tweeted the ministerThe 20 women freedom fighters featuring in the book include names like Rani Abakka Velu Nachiyar Jhalkari Bai Matangini Hazra Gulab Kaur Chakali Ilamma Padmaja Naidu Bishni Devi Shah Durgawati Devi and Sucheta KripalaniAccording to the publishers the book brings to readers stories of women forgotten by time but whos contribution to our freedom movement can no longer be ignoredIn this 75th year of Indian independence we are proud to continue this journey of inspiring young minds by creating fresh books for todays generation of Indian readersWith this book specifically we are looking at the role women played in our freedom movement It celebrates the brave women who played crucial in shaping our proud nation said Preeti Vyas president and CEO Amar Chitra Katha PTI MG RB RB
New Delhi Jan 27 PTI A new graphical bookIndias Women Unsung Heroes released on Thursday celebrates the lives of forgotten women freedom fighters who led the charge and lit the flame of protest and rebellion throughout the countryThe comic book published by Union Ministry of Culture in partnership with Amar Chitra Katha tells the stories of queens who battled colonial powers in the struggle against imperial rule and women who dedicated and even laid down their lives for the cause of the motherlandIt was released by Union Minsiter of State MoS for Culture Meenakshi Lekhi here at The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts IGNCAThe book is a fitting tribute to the forgotten heroes of our freedom struggle as it celebrates the lives of women who led d charge and lit the flame of rebellion throughout the country It contains stories of queens who battled imperialism dedicated their lives for Maa Bharati tweeted the ministerThe 20 women freedom fighters featuring in the book include names like Rani Abakka Velu Nachiyar Jhalkari Bai Matangini Hazra Gulab Kaur Chakali Ilamma Padmaja Naidu Bishni Devi Shah Durgawati Devi and Sucheta KripalaniAccording to the publishers the book brings to readers stories of women forgotten by time but whos contribution to our freedom movement can no longer be ignoredIn this 75th year of Indian independence we are proud to continue this journey of inspiring young minds by creating fresh books for todays generation of Indian readersWith this book specifically we are looking at the role women played in our freedom movement It celebrates the brave women who played crucial in shaping our proud nation said Preeti Vyas president and CEO Amar Chitra Katha PTI MG RB RB
