Jagdish Prasad, born in the village of Boria (Bhilai) in the Durg district, was the son of Ram Ji. He was deeply inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's Satyagraha movement. On 22 November 1933, when Gandhiji visited Chhattisgarh for the second time, Jagdish attended a program organized to uplift Scheduled Castes at Moti Talab Ground in Durg. The event attracted about 50,000 people eager to have a glimpse of Gandhiji and hear his speech. As Gandhiji passed by during a road show, Jagdish could not resist the desire to see him up close and listen to his message.
During Quit India Movement in 1942, Jagdish participated enthusiastically. On 9 August 1942, he attended a meeting and joined a procession in Durg, where he raised anti-government slogans. His actions led to his arrest as he protested openly in front of the police. Jagdish Prasad was sent to the Raipur Central Jail, where he served six months of imprisonment. His sentence began on 23 October 1942 and lasted until 1 April 1943.
Jagdish Prasad’s unwavering commitment to India's independence movement and his involvement in the Quit India Movement symbolize his dedication to the nation's freedom struggle.
Name mentioned at S. No. 34 in the list of freedom fighters received from the district administration in Durg.
Source: Pankaj Singh Rajput, Contributor for CCRT.