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Nepal Nag
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| নেপাল নাগ | |
| Born |
Sailesh Chandra Nag
September 19, 1909 |
| Died | October 4, 1978 (aged 69) |
| Occupation | Politician |
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Notable work
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ঢাকা জিলার কমিউনিস্ট পার্টির ইতিহাস ও অমর লেনিন |
| Political party | Communist Party of India, Communist Party of Bangladesh |
| Movement | Indian independence movement |
Nepal Nag (born September 19, 1909 – died October 4, 1978) was an important political leader and activist from Bengal. He was a key figure in the Communist Party. He also played a role in the Indian independence movement and the Bengali language movement.
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Who Was Nepal Nag?
Nepal Nag was a brave leader who fought for important causes. He was a politician, which means he worked to help govern a country or region. He was also an activist, someone who works hard to bring about social or political change.
Early Life and Activism
Nepal Nag was born on September 19, 1909, in Tejgaon, which is in Dhaka. At that time, Dhaka was part of British India. His father's name was Suresh Chandra Nag. When he was just 14 years old, in 1923, he joined a group called 'Srisangha'. This group was led by Leela Nag, another important activist.
Joining the Communist Party
Nepal Nag was arrested by the police on April 21, 1932. While he was in Deuli prison, he learned about new ideas. He met a revolutionary poet named Rebati Varman. Rebati Varman taught him about communist ideas. These ideas are about creating a society where everyone is equal and shares resources. After he was released from prison, Nepal Nag decided to join the Communist Party of India.
Important Meetings and Later Life
Nepal Nag became a very important member of the Communist Party. In 1970, he traveled to Moscow to represent the Communist Party from East Pakistan. He attended a big meeting called the World Communist Conference. The next year, in 1971, he again represented the Communist Party of East Pakistan. This time, he went to the 22nd Congress of the Communist Party of Russia. These meetings were important for discussing political ideas and plans.
Nepal Nag passed away on October 4, 1978, in Kolkata, India. He was 69 years old.
Awards and Recognition
Nepal Nag was recognized for his contributions to his country.
- In 2012, he received the Friends of Liberation War Award from Bangladesh. This award honors people who helped Bangladesh gain its independence.
