Subal Mondal, was born in 1900 in Dharanda village of Panskur Block under Tamluk Subdivision. His father was Premchandra Mondal. After receiving his initial education at the village Pathshala, Subal pursued further studies at Panskura B.B High School. His academic journey eventually led him to Kolkata, where he enrolled in a Homeopathy medicine program.
During his time in Kolkata, Subal's association with Deshpram Birendra Shasmal and exposure to the ideals of the Salt Satyagraha left a profound impact on him. While he completed his studies in Homeopathy, his heart remained steadfastly aligned with the cause of India's freedom. Despite not directly participating in prominent movements like the Salt Satyagraha and tax boycotts, Subal clandestinely supported revolutionaries, forging close ties with freedom fighter Binod Bihari Jana.
One notable event, on January 13, 1933, saw Subal and other leaders organizing a picketing at Siddhikundu Mela in Shyamsundarpur-Patna village, advocating for the use of indigenous products and boycotting imports. This act sparked a movement, inspiring many to embrace locally made goods and reject foreign ones, marking a significant milestone in Panskura and Tamluk's independence struggle.
However, Subal's commitment to freedom came at a personal cost. He faced imprisonment and endured torture at the hands of British authorities during the Quit India Movement of 1942. Forced into hiding for seven months to evade arrest, Subal witnessed the tragic demise of his father due to mental anguish inflicted by the authorities. His wife suffered similarly, succumbing to mistreatment and starvation at the hands of English police in 1947.
Subal Mondal passed away in 1971.
Name mentioned at the 9th place from the top; stone inscription in front of Shyamsundarpur Patna Siddhikundu mela ground.
Source: Sujatak Kumar, Contributor for CCRT.