Who was the founder of the Bandemataram Club in Assam?

Omeo Kumar Das

 The Bandemataram Club was founded in 1908 by a group of young Assamese nationalists, including:

  • Surendranath Goswami
  • Ambikagiri Roychoudhury
  • Hem Chandra Barua
  • Chandradhar Barua
  • Chandranath Sarma

The club was named after the patriotic song "Vande Mataram," which was written by Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay. The club's goal was to promote nationalism and social reform in Assam. They organized public meetings, published pamphlets, and raised funds for the freedom struggle.

The Bandemataram Club played an important role in the Assamese independence movement. They were one of the first organizations to openly challenge British rule in Assam. Their activities helped to raise awareness of the Assamese people's desire for self-rule.

The Bandemataram Club was disbanded in 1920, but its legacy continues to inspire Assamese people today. The club's members were some of the earliest and most vocal champions of Assamese nationalism. They helped to lay the foundation for the Assamese independence movement, and their work continues to inspire Assamese people today.

Here are some of the club's contributions to the Assamese independence movement:

  • They organized public meetings and demonstrations to protest British rule.
  • They published pamphlets and newspapers that spread awareness of the Assamese people's desire for self-rule.
  • They raised funds for the freedom struggle.
  • They provided moral support to the Assamese people during the struggle for independence.

The Bandemataram Club was a significant force in the Assamese independence movement. Their activities helped to raise awareness of the Assamese people's desire for self-rule, and they provided moral support to the Assamese people during the struggle for independence. The club's legacy continues to inspire Assamese people today.