Sushil Kumar Dhara
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Sushil Kumar Dhara (2 March 1911 – 28 January 2011) was a revolutionary in British India and a political leader after Indian independence in 1947.
Dhara was born on 2 March 1911 in Tikarampur (near Tamluk
) in Mahisadal in the present Purba Medinipur district. He was involved in political activities from his school days. Dhara was entrusted the portfolios of war and home in Tamralipta Jatiya Sarkar (Tamralipta National Government) formed during the `42 movement
. He also commanded Vidyut Bahini (the lightning brigade) of the parallel Government in Tamluk
. In 1944 the government of British India declared a reward of ten thousand Rupees for Dhara's apprehension, dead or alive. He spent 12 years 4 months in jails in British India.
He won several elections after independence of India, including the Mahisadal seat
to West Bengal state assembly in 1962, 1967, 1969 and 1971. He had served as minister in the state government.
Dhara was elected to the Lok Sabha in 1977 from Tamluk constituency
. In the 1980s he moved away from active politics and involved himself in social work.
Sushil Kumar Dahra died on 28 January 2011 in Mahishadal, only 5 weeks before he was to turn 100.
Dhara was born on 2 March 1911 in Tikarampur (near Tamluk
Tamluk
Tamluk is the district headquarters of Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal, India. Though there is some controversy, scholars have generally agreed that present day Tamluk is the site of the ancient city variously known as Tamralipta or Tamralipti...
) in Mahisadal in the present Purba Medinipur district. He was involved in political activities from his school days. Dhara was entrusted the portfolios of war and home in Tamralipta Jatiya Sarkar (Tamralipta National Government) formed during the `42 movement
Quit India Movement
The Quit India Movement , or the August Movement was a civil disobedience movement launched in India in August 1942 in response to Mohandas Gandhi's call for immediate independence. Gandhi hoped to bring the British government to the negotiating table...
. He also commanded Vidyut Bahini (the lightning brigade) of the parallel Government in Tamluk
Tamluk
Tamluk is the district headquarters of Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal, India. Though there is some controversy, scholars have generally agreed that present day Tamluk is the site of the ancient city variously known as Tamralipta or Tamralipti...
. In 1944 the government of British India declared a reward of ten thousand Rupees for Dhara's apprehension, dead or alive. He spent 12 years 4 months in jails in British India.
He won several elections after independence of India, including the Mahisadal seat
Mahisadal (Vidhan Sabha constituency)
Mahisadal is an assembly constituency in Purba Medinipur district in the Indian state of West Bengal.-Extent:As per orders of the Delimitation Commission, No. 208 Mahisadal is composed of the following: Mahisadal and Haldia community development blocks.Mahisadal is part of No...
to West Bengal state assembly in 1962, 1967, 1969 and 1971. He had served as minister in the state government.
Dhara was elected to the Lok Sabha in 1977 from Tamluk constituency
Tamluk (Lok Sabha constituency)
Tamluk is one of the 543 parliamentary constituencies in India. The constituency centres on Tamluk in West Bengal.-Election results:Results of elections held prior to 2009 are summarised below:-Assembly segments:...
. In the 1980s he moved away from active politics and involved himself in social work.
Sushil Kumar Dahra died on 28 January 2011 in Mahishadal, only 5 weeks before he was to turn 100.