Matangini Hazra was born on October 19, 1869, in Hogla village
She was affectionately called "Gandhi Buri" by the locals
It is because she was an ardent follower of Gandhian ideology.
She was the first woman to join the Indian National Congress in the Tamluk subdivision.
Despite being illiterate, she possessed exceptional oratory skills and used her powerful speeches to motivate and mobilize people for the freedom struggle.
She played a significant role in organizing the Quit India Movement
She was one of the first female martyrs of the Quit India Movement.
Several schools, colleges, and institutions in India have been named after her, ensuring that her legacy lives on
Several schools, colleges, and institutions in India have been named after her, ensuring that her legacy lives on