Ramphal Mandal
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| Ramphal Mandal | |
|---|---|
 Ramphal Mandal 2026 stamp of India.jpg Mandal on a 2026 stamp of India | |
| Born | 6 August 1924 Madhurapur, Bajpatti, Sitamarhi district, Bihar |
| 💀Died | 23 August 1943 (aged 19) Bhagalpur Central Jail23 August 1943 (aged 19) |
| 💼 Occupation | Freedom fighter |
| Known for | Participation in Quit India Movement, martyrdom |
Ramphal Mandal (6 August 1924 – 23 August 1943) was an Indian freedom fighter from Bihar who participated in the Quit India Movement against British colonial rule. He is widely remembered in parts of Bihar for his role in the struggle for independence and his execution by the British authorities at the age of 19.[1]
Early life
Ramphal Mandal was born on 6 August 1924 in the village of Madhurapur in the Bajpatti area of Sitamarhi district, Bihar. He belonged to the Dhanuk caste.[1]
Role in the independence movement
During the Quit India Movement of 1942, Ramphal Mandal took part in protests against British rule in the Sitamarhi region. According to reports, in response to an incident where British forces opened fire and killed civilians, Mandal allegedly attacked several British officials and was subsequently arrested by the colonial authorities.[2]
He was tried and sentenced to death by the British government. On 23 August 1943, at the age of 19, he was hanged in Bhagalpur Central Jail. His willingness to embrace martyrdom at a young age has been noted in contemporary political and social discussions in the state.[1]
Legacy
Ramphal Mandal's martyrdom is commemorated annually in Bihar. Various local events are held on his death anniversary, including ceremonies in Sitamarhi and Patna.[3]
Political leaders and organisations have referenced his sacrifice in discussions about regional identity and representation, particularly around elections and community mobilization efforts in Bihar.[2]
Recognition and memorials
Annual commemorations of Ramphal Mandal's death anniversary are attended by social and political groups, and his contributions are remembered in various districts of Bihar.[4] Events honoring him have highlighted his role in the struggle against colonial rule and called for official recognition of his sacrifice.[5]
On 23 August 2026, Department of India Post released a commemorative postage stamp to honour his contribution in Quit India Movement.[6][7]
Campaign for Official Recognition
The demand for official recognition of Ramphal Mandal's contribution to the Indian independence movement and for the observance of his martyrdom anniversary as a state-level event had been raised by various social organisations and activists over several years. In 2026, filmmaker N. Mandal wrote to the Chief Minister of Bihar, requesting official recognition of Ramphal Mandal as a martyr and the annual observance of 23 August in his memory. [8][9]
Following this, N. Mandal initiated a campaign and mobilised support from various social organisations and social activists. The campaign included an 11-day hunger strike in support of the demands. [10][11]
Following the campaign and sustained demands by social organisations and activists, the Government of Bihar announced that 23 August would be observed annually as a state-level commemorative event in memory of Ramphal Mandal. [12]
The campaign was also followed by public recognition of the movement's participants. Filmmaker N. Mandal subsequently met members of Ramphal Mandal's family. [13]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Qubool, Ahmed (14 August 2025). "Who was Shaheed Ramphal, around whom Nitish Kumar is trying to consolidate Pachpania community". AajTak.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "JDU works towards EBC consolidation in Bihar". The Sunday Guardian.
- ↑ "Shaheed Ramphal Mandal martyrdom ceremony to be held on August 23 in Patna". Live Hindustan. 19 August 2024.
- ↑ Sharif, Bihar (2023). "Martyr Ramphal Mandal remembered on his death anniversary". Dainik Bhaskar.
- ↑ "Amar Shaheed Ramphal Mandal sacrificed his life to protect the motherland, he is in our hearts – Rahul". Dainik Bhaskar.
- ↑ Kumar, Rajeev (23 August 2026). "पटना में गंगा प्रसाद के हाथों अमर शहीद रामफल मंडल की स्मृति में डाक टिकट जारी" [Postage stamp issued in Patna in memory of the immortal martyr Ramphal Mandal by Ganga Prasad]. Prabhat Khabar. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
- ↑ Raj, Dev (23 August 2026). "Postage Stamp Issued On Bihar's Quit India Movement Martyr Ramphal Mandal; Leaders Pay Tributes". ETV Bharat. Retrieved 24 August 2026.
- ↑ "Ramphal Mandal campaign and related report". Live Aaryaavart.
- ↑ "Demand for martyr status for Ramphal Mandal". Nav Bihar 24.
- ↑ "N. Mandal reminded the CM of the promise and sought martyr status for Ramphal Mandal". Gaam Ghar.
- ↑ "Campaign for official recognition of Ramphal Mandal". Bharat Pushp.
- ↑ "Bihar government to celebrate martyr Ramphal Mandal's anniversary annually on August 23". Live Hindustan.
- ↑ "N. Mandal met the family of the martyr following the victory". Gaam Ghar.
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