Jagabandhu

Jagabandhu, also known as Jagabandhu Bidyadhar, was a prominent Indian revolutionary and socialist leader. Born in 1891 in Odisha, he was a key figure in the Indian independence movement and a founding member of the Communist Party of India. Jagabandhu was educated in the United States and became involved in the socialist movement while studying at the University of California, Berkeley. He returned to India in 1920 and joined the Communist Party of India, which was then illegal. He was arrested multiple times for his revolutionary activities and spent several years in prison. Jagabandhu was a strong advocate for workers' rights and social justice. He believed in the power of collective action and organized various protests and strikes to raise awareness about the plight of the working class. He also wrote extensively on socialist theory and its application in India. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, Jagabandhu remained a steadfast advocate for socialism and the cause of Indian independence. He passed away in 1956, leaving behind a legacy as a pioneer of the socialist movement in India.