Anniversary of Mysore Chalo observed in city

MYSURU

The Mysuru District and City Freedom Fighters’ Association commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Mysore Chalo movement at the Freedom Fighters’ Park in Subbarayana Kere on Saturday.

Members of the Freedom Fighters’ Association garlanded the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at 10.30 a.m. They later took out a march to Ramaswamy Circle and paid a floral tribute at the memorial of Ramaswamy, who sacrificed his life on September 13, 1947, for the freedom of Mysuru.

The Mysore Chalo movement, which began on September 1, 1947, played a significant role in the freedom of the Princely State of Mysuru.

While India attained Independence on August 15, 1947, Mysuru hoisted the national flag for the first time on October 24, 1947, marking the beginning of the Independence era.

While speaking on the occasion, Yogananda, Working president of the Freedom Fighters’ Association, said, “On October 24, 1947, Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar, the then ruler of the Mysuru State, announced the merger of the Princely State into the Indian Union and declared Independence.”

Association Secretary Ravi, Pandith Aradya and others were present on the occasion.