Baji Jamalunnisa (1915 – 2016) was an Indian freedom fighter, social worker and advocate.[1][2][3][4]
Baji Jamalunnisa | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1915 |
| Died | 2016 |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, Activist |
| Political party | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
| Movement | Indian independence movement |
Early life and background
editShe was born in 1915 in Hyderabad, she matured into a young woman with a strong sense of independence, thanks to the liberal upbringing and complete freedom bestowed upon her by her parents.[5][6][7]
Life
editAt the age of 13, she began reading the banned newspaper, Nigaar. She held strong resentment towards the British Government, conservative religious traditions, and the Nizam establishment, which had become affiliated with the British. Despite the narrow-mindedness of her in-laws, she remained steadfast in her independent ideas and practices. Hasrat Mohani, known as the Thunder bolt in the Indian freedom movement, had a profound influence on her. Inspired by him, she actively participated in national and anti-imperialist movements.[8] As a communist, Baji adhered to the decision of the Communist party not to join the Quit India Movement, but she provided shelter to freedom fighters during that time. Despite lacking formal education, she diligently learned Urdu and English languages. She initiated a progressive literary organization called Bazme Ehabad, where extensive discussions on literary topics, the national movement, socialism, communism, and other irrational traditions took place. Her sister Razia and brothers also actively participated in these discussions. Fearlessly, she designed programs based on these discussions and conducted them. Razia Begum, Anwar, and Jafar wholeheartedly supported Jamalunnisa Baji in this endeavor. In 1946, Baji became a member of the Communist Party of India.[9]
She is buried at the Hazrath Syed Ahmed Bad-e-Pah dargah in First Lancer. She was the sister of Syed Akthar Hasan, a former MLA and the founder of Payam Daily.[10][11]
References
edit- ^ "Baji Jamalunnisa laid to rest". The Hindu. 8 January 2012. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ Akhtar, Nazia (17 January 2023). "The 150-year-old Indian Women's Literary Tradition You Didn't Know About". The Third Eye. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ Hyderabad, the Power of Glory. Deccan Books. 1998.
- ^ Mahēndra, Ke El (2006). Recollections and Reflections. Prachee Publications. ISBN 978-81-7443-020-5.
- ^ Vaikuntham, Yallampalli (2004). People's Movements in the Princely States. Manohar. ISBN 978-81-7304-528-8.
- ^ We Were Making History: Life Stories of Women in the Telangana People's Struggle. Zed Books. 1989. ISBN 978-0-86232-678-4.
- ^ K., Lalita; Kannabiran, Vasantha; Melkote, Rama S.; Maheshwari, Uma; Tharu, Susie J.; Shatrugna, Veena (1989). We were making history: life stories of women in the Telangana people's struggle. Zed Books. hdl:2027/heb04652.0001.001. ISBN 978-0-86232-679-1.
- ^ Ericsson, Kjersti (1998). "Women Speak of Telangana Movement". Gender, Technology and Development. 2 (1): 119–123. doi:10.1177/097185249800200106. ISSN 0971-8524.
- ^ Vaikuntham, Yallampalli (2004). People's Movements in the Princely States. Manohar. ISBN 978-81-7304-528-8.
- ^ "Baji Jamalunnisa laid to rest". The Hindu. 8 January 2012. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ Sharif, Marziya (15 August 2022). "75 years of Independence: Muslim women in India's freedom struggle". The Siasat Daily. Retrieved 17 October 2024.