Tushar Gandhi Ejected From Champaran Rally Over Political Criticism

Tushar Gandhi, great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, was ejected from a public event in Champaran after criticizing Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the ruling JDU-BJP alliance, highlighting ongoing political tensions in the historic district where his great-grandfather launched a major passive resistance movement. Meanwhile, Prime Video is producing 'The Revolutionaries,' a historical series directed by Nikkhil Advani, that dramatizes the lesser-known stories of young Indian freedom fighters against British rule, aiming to authentically portray this inspiring chapter in India's history. This focus on untold or lesser-known narratives of India's freedom struggle is echoed in recent works such as Abhishek Chakrabarti's book, which challenges the traditional textbook emphasis on nonviolence by spotlighting armed revolutionaries whose sacrifices have been largely overlooked. Similarly, Bhuti Mopai's book on the Ndebele nation explores untold histories through oral traditions, reflecting a broader trend of reclaiming marginalized and forgotten stories from the past. Additionally, Mulk Raj Anand’s legacy as both a novelist and activist underscores the global dimensions of resistance to colonialism and oppression, illustrating how Indian figures participated in wider anti-fascist and anti-colonial struggles beyond the subcontinent. Together, these stories and projects contribute to a richer, more complex understanding of historical resistance and identity, emphasizing voices and perspectives often missing from mainstream narratives.