Dinesh Chandra Sen was born in 1903 in undivided Bengal. From his early years, he keenly felt the sadness of his country's subjugation and dreamed of making India independent. As a teenager, he met the young revolutionary Satindranath Sen of Barisal and was initiated into the revolutionary movement.
In September 1920, when Mahatma Gandhi called for the non-cooperation movement, Dinesh Chandra joined under Satindranath Sen's leadership and was subsequently arrested. He played a prominent role in the famous Patuakhali Satyagraha in 1926, again under Satindranath's direction, and faced arrest once more. When Mahatma Gandhi broke the salt law in 1930, sparking the civil disobedience movement, Dinesh Chandra actively participated and was imprisoned for his involvement. After his release, he remained involved in various political movements of the Congress party.
During the Quit India movement in 1942, called by Mahatma Gandhi, Dinesh Chandra Sen took an active role and endured multiple hunger strikes while imprisoned. After India's independence, he devoted himself to public service, continuing his lifelong dedication to the nation without pride, greed, or fear. His ultimate sacrifice galvanized the people of undivided Bengal, inspiring many to join the freedom movement with renewed fervour. His legacy extends beyond historical records, serving as a continuous source of inspiration for future generations.
Dineshchandra Sen passed away on 3 August 1974.
Name mentioned on page number 213 in the book " Mrityunjaee" (Second edition, 15th August 1997) published by the Department of Information and Culture, Government of West Bengal.
Name mentioned on page number 213 in the book " Mrityunjaee" (Second edition, 15th August 1997) published by the Department of Information and Culture, Government of West Bengal.
Source: Soumen Pal, Contributor for CCRT.