Parul Mukherjee, born in 1915 in Calcutta to Guruprasanna Mukherjee and Manorama Devi, came from a family deeply involved in the independence struggle. Her elder brother, Amulya Mukherjee, was a renowned leader of the Anushilan Samiti. In 1929, at a cultural conference in Comilla, she established a volunteer force inspired by the Calcutta Congress. She later joined the Anushilan Samiti.
In 1932, Parul was confined to her home in Comilla, and by 1933, a police warrant implicated her in the inter-provincial conspiracy case. Despite this, she clandestinely organized the Anushilan Samiti in various regions including Rangpur, Dinajpur, Pabna, Faridpur, Comilla, Barisal, and Khulna. During her activities in Titagarh in early 1935, she was arrested in the Titagarh conspiracy case. In April 1937, she was sentenced to three years of rigorous imprisonment, enduring transfers between several jails. In 1936, her bravery was evident when she was severely tortured in Presidency Jail for defending herself against a matron.
Parul’s steadfast commitment to the nation led to her release in 1937, facilitated by Mahatma Gandhi's efforts. Her life's work exemplifies selfless service and sacrifice, inspiring countless individuals during India's struggle for independence.
Parul Mukherjee passed away on 20 April 1990.
The name is mentioned on page number 143 in the book "Swadhinata Sangrame Banglar Nari" written by Kamala Dasgupta.
Source : Soumen Pal, Contributor for CCRT.