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Uttar Pradesh to Honor Freedom Fighter Chittu Pandey with Memorial

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Uttar Pradesh to Honor Freedom Fighter Chittu Pandey with Memorial

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News EventUP government to build a memorial for freedom fighter Chittu Pandey in Ballia district.
About Chittu PandeyRevolutionary leader in the Quit India Movement, known as the "Lion of Ballia."
BirthBorn on 10 May 1895 in Rattuchak village, Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh.
Independent GovernmentOn 19 August 1942, led the establishment of a temporary national government in Ballia.
RoleServed as interim administrator; government handed power back to the Collector after a few days.
ArrestBritish army recaptured Ballia and arrested Chittu Pandey and others.
DemiseDied on 6 December 1946.
Quit India MovementLaunched by Gandhi on 8 August 1942 with the "Do or Die" call at Gwalia Tank Maidan, Mumbai.
Key FiguresAruna Asaf Ali (hoisted the flag), Yusuf Meherli (coined 'Quit India' slogan).
CausesFailure of the Cripps Mission and anti-British sentiments.
ImpactEmergence of future leaders, active women participation, and a rise in nationalism.

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