JKSSB Written 2022
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Option C —
Gopabandhu Das
Mahatma Gandhi's first visit to Odisha on March 23, 1921, was a landmark event in the state's involvement in the Non-Cooperation Movement. He arrived at Cuttack following the earnest invitation of Utkalamani Gopabandhu Das, who was the foremost leader of the Congress movement in Odisha at the time.Historical Context
The Meeting: Gandhi addressed a massive gathering at the Qadam-e-Rasool ground in Cuttack, where he emphasized the importance of Satyagraha and the use of Swadeshi goods (Khadi).
The Impact: This visit ignited the nationalistic spirit across the region, leading to widespread participation of Odias in the freedom struggle.
Gopabandhu Das: Often referred to as the "Jewel of Utkal," he founded the Satyabadi Bana Vidyalaya and was instrumental in merging the local interests of Odisha with the broader National Congress agenda.
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