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Bedimatha, historic freedom fighters’ hub in Odisha, lies neglected
The Bedimatha site in Jagatsinghpur, Odisha, where freedom fighters once met to plan against British rule, is now neglected. Locals say it lacks an approach road and any real recognition. Odisha TV…
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The Bedimatha site in Jagatsinghpur, Odisha, where freedom fighters once met to plan against British rule, is now neglected. Locals say it lacks an approach road and any real recognition. Odisha TV reports that during the Salt Satyagraha, British police chained and detained activists there, giving the place its name, Bedimatha, or shackle monastery. Prominent fighters like Narayan Birabara Samant and others gathered in its secluded location, shielded by rivers and dense vegetation.
Despite visits from elected representatives, no development has happened. Freedom fighters’ descendants and intellectuals blame administrative apathy and a lack of political will. The district administration did not comment on the demand for comprehensive development and proper recognition.
The Indian Opinion
The usual narrative is that visiting politicians care about heritage. But Bedimatha shows that photo-ops at a site do not build roads. Both local leaders and state officials have neglected this piece of history for decades. The test for real commitment is simple: will the next Budget allocation for Jagatsinghpur include a proper approach road and a memorial? If not, the shackles of neglect remain locked.
Source: odishatv.in
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