1939 के धामी आन्दोलन के नेता कौन थे?

Question

1939 के धामी आन्दोलन के नेता कौन थे?

1. A. कांशी राम
2. B. पदम देव
3. C. शेर सिंह
4. D. भागमल सौठा (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — भागमल सौठा

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is भागमल सौठा.

Key Points

• The Dhami Goli Kand (Dhami firing) of 16 July 1939 was led by Bhagmal Sautha, who headed the Dhami Prem Pracharini Sabha.
• Protesters marching against begar (forced labour) and for civil rights in the princely state of Dhami were fired upon; two people were killed, making it one of Himachal's landmark praja mandal agitations.

Additional Information

• Other figures of the HP freedom movement: Padam Dev, Dr. Y.S. Parmar (first CM of HP), Shivanand Ramaul, Pahari Gandhi Baba Kanshi Ram.
• The Pajhota Andolan (1942) in Sirmaur was a parallel revolt linked to the Quit India Movement.