Quick Info
| Profession | Freedom Fighter |
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| Nationality | British Indian |
| Date of Birth | 27/10/1904 |
| Age | 24 years (died on 13, Sep, 1929) |
| Birthplace | Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Date of Death | 13/09/1929 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Jatin |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Vidyasagar College, Calcutta, India |
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| Educational Qualification | BA from Vidyasagar College, Calcutta, India |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Unmarried | ||||||||
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Career
| Joined Anushilan Samiti revolutionary organisation. | |
| Participated in Mahatma Gandhi's Non-Cooperation Movement in 1921 at age 17. | |
| Arrested in November 1925 while pursuing BA at Vidyasagar College for political activities; imprisoned at Mymensingh Central Jail and undertook 20-day hunger strike protesting ill-treatment of political prisoners. | |
| Learned bomb-making after release and associated with Hindustan Republican Association (HRA). | |
| Arrested on 14/06/1929 for revolutionary activities in connection with Lahore Conspiracy Case; imprisoned in Lahore Central Jail with Bhagat Singh and others. | |
| Led 63-day hunger strike starting 15/06/1929 in Lahore jail demanding equal treatment for Indian political prisoners as Europeans. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Jatindra Nath Das, an Indian activist and revolutionary freedom fighter, actively joined Mahatma Gandhi's non-cooperation movement in 1921. | |
| 2. He received bomb-making training from the well-known revolutionary Sachindra Nath Sanyal. | |
| 3. In Lahore jail, Jatindra Nath Das led a hunger strike to advocate for equal treatment of Indian political prisoners. | |
| 4. At just 29 years old, he passed away following a 63-day hunger strike. | |
| 5. Thousands, including prominent leaders like Subhash Chandra Bose and Jawaharlal Nehru, attended his funeral procession. | |
| 6. Jatindra Nath Das' demise left a lasting impact on nationalist politics. | |
| 7. He is revered as a martyr for his unwavering dedication to India's independence struggle. | |
| 8. His death prompted widespread protests, including two Punjab Legislative Assembly members resigning and Motilal Nehru's adjournment motion passing in Central Legislative Assembly. | |
| 9. On the 50th anniversary of his martyrdom, Indian Post issued a special postage stamp in his honour. |