Bina Das 1911 – 1986

Biography

Bina Das was born on August 24, 1911, in Krishnanagar, a town in Bengal with a rich tradition of independence activism. Coming of age during a pivotal period in India’s struggle for freedom, she dedicated herself to the nationalist cause and became known as a revolutionary whose courage and conviction reflected the spirit of her era. Her life embodied the ideals of those who worked tirelessly to secure India’s independence from colonial rule.

Throughout her life, Bina Das remained committed to the principles of Indian nationalism and revolutionary action. She lived through decades of transformative change in her nation, witnessing the movement from colonial subjugation to independence and beyond. Her legacy reflects the contributions of countless brave individuals who sacrificed their safety and comfort for the freedom of their country.

Bina Das passed away on December 26, 1986, in Rishikesh, a spiritual center in northern India. She lived to see the independent nation she had fought for flourish and develop. Her seventy-five years spanned one of history’s most remarkable chapters, and she remains part of India’s rich heritage of freedom fighters and nationalists whose actions helped shape the modern nation.