Chauri Chaura Centenary Celebrations
The Centenary Celebrations of Chauri Chaura will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 4, 2021. The inauguration will be done virtually.
Where is Chauri Chaura?
Chauri Chaura is a town located near the Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh. The town is the site of the historical Chauri Chaura incident.
What is Chauri Chaura Incident?
- Chauri Chaura incident took place on February 4, 1922, at Chauri Chaura town during the Non-Cooperation Movement.
- On this day, a large group of protestors from the movement clashed with the police which opened fire against them.
- As a result, some protestors attacked the police station and set it on fire.
- 22 policemen and 3 civilians died in the incident.
- Because of this violence, Mahatma Gandhi also halted the non-cooperation movement on February 12, 1922.
- Non-cooperation Movement was started by Gandhiji on September 4, 1920, for obtaining Purna Swaraj (full independence) and self-governance.
Chauri Chaura Centenary Celebrations
The centenary celebrations of Chauri Chaura will be inaugurated by PM on February 4, 2021. He will also release a postal stamp on the Chauri Chaura incident Centenary. Families of freedom fighters and martyrs will also join the event. The celebrations will begin on February 4 and will carry on for a year.