Freedom struggle in Himachal Pradesh
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The hill states in India also participated in the freedom struggle (1914–1947) against the British colonial rule.[1]
Highlights of the struggle
- Praja Mandal launched agitations against the Britishyoke in the areas which were under the direct British control.
- In other princely provinces agitations were launched for politicalreforms. However, these were directed more against the princes than against the colonial government.
- The Mandiand Suket, to loot the treasury. However, conspirators were caught and imprisoned.
- The Pajhota agitation in which the people of Sirmour revolted is considered as an extension of the Quit India Movement of 1942.
- Freedom fighters of the state included Dr. Y.S. Parmar, Padam Dev, Shivanand Ramaul, Purnanand, Satya Dev, Sada Ram Chandel, Daulat Ram, Thakur Hazara Singh'Pahari Gandhi Baba Kanshi Ram, and Comrade Amin Chand
- The Indian National Congress party was also active in the freedom struggle in the state particularly in Kangra.[1]
Post independence
- The Chief Commissioner's province of Himachal came into existence on 15 April 1948.
- Himachal became a part C state on 26 January 1951 with the empowerment of the Constitution of India.
- Bilaspur merged with Himachal Pradesh on 1 July 1954.
- Himachal Pradesh became the Union territory on 1 November 1956.
- Himachal on 1 November 1966 though its status remained that of a Union territory, in effect this was separated with the rest of the divided East Punjab province, that included Haryana.
- On 18 December 1970 the Himachal emerged as the eighteenth state of the Indian union.
- Now, Himachal Pradesh has become economically a self-reliant state of India.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "History of Himachal". Cultural Dep. of Himachal. Archived from the original on 23 August 2006. Retrieved 26 October 2006.