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In 19th-century India, Kadambini Ganguly fought courts, colleges and societal norms to study medicine and heal others. She kept saving lives till 15 minutes before her death.

From 1929 on till Independence, almost all distinguished leaders of the freedom struggle addressed the masses through Chicago Radio loudspeakers and public address equipment delivered by visionary entrepreneur Gianchand Motwane.

Historians argue that in fighting for a united Odisha, Madhusudan Das showed great foresight in demanding a state/province carved along linguistic lines given what the future held post-Independence.

Besides lending a major hand in nationalist movements of Kenya and India, Makhan Singh, a revolutionary trade unionist, believed that the pursuit of freedom and justice is not restricted by your country of birth.

“He (and his team) would carry a typewriter around on their village visits. At every hamlet, he would instantly issue an on-spot official decree to set up a government school & appoint teachers from among the educated in the village."

Entirely self-trained, this ace inventor from colonial-era Bombay shot to global fame with his revolutionary 'Bhisotype.' And yet he remains all but forgotten in his own country. Time this changed! #ForgottenHeroes #History

The founder of the Bank of Baroda, Sayajirao Gaekwad III, was one of India’s most iconic social reformers – he supported widow remarriage, fought for temple entry of Dalits and also funded Dr BR Ambedkar’ education abroad!

“I am one of those who feel that the success of democracy is to be measured by the amount of confidence that it generates in different sections of the community.” #ForgottenHeroes #History

“We must not for a moment forget, it is a birthright of every individual to receive at least the basic education without which he cannot fully discharge his duties as a citizen."

Vaikom Satyagraha today remains as just another milestone while consolidating different instances from history covering India’s struggle for independence.