Mysuru Marks 80th Anniversary of Mysore Chalo Movement with Tributes

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

Members of the association garlanded the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at 10.30 a.m. as part of the commemoration. They later took out a march to Ramaswamy Circle, where they paid a floral tribute at the memorial of Ramaswamy.

Ramaswamy sacrificed his life on September 13, 1947, for the freedom of Mysuru, according to the details of the commemoration. The tribute at his memorial linked the association’s observance to the role of those who gave their lives during the struggle for Mysuru’s freedom.

The Mysore Chalo movement began on September 1, 1947, and played a significant role in the freedom of the Princely State of Mysuru. India attained Independence on August 15, 1947, while Mysuru hoisted the national flag for the first time on October 24, 1947.

The flag-hoisting marked the beginning of the Independence era in Mysuru. 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 at the commemoration.

Source: The Hindu