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An Untold Chapter of Indian Independence Movement
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An Untold Chapter of Indian Independence Movement
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The 2nd World War changed Geopolitics The war had caused rapid expansion of the Royal Indian Navy [RIN] In 1945, it was 10 times larger than its size in 1939
But, the end of war also meant demobilisation and the anxiety of unemployment. Worse, crude British racism knew no end.
But, the end of war also meant demobilisation and the anxiety of unemployment. Worse, crude British racism knew no end.
The formation of the INA by Subhas Chandra Bose had been kept under wraps during the war.
But the Red Fort Trials of the key surviving Indian protagonists propelled the INA into the national consciousness & ignited long-suppressed passions in the breasts of their countrymen.
But the Red Fort Trials of the key surviving Indian protagonists propelled the INA into the national consciousness & ignited long-suppressed passions in the breasts of their countrymen.
In the last months of 1945, police firing killed 63 protestors at Bombay & Calcutta. These were turbulent times & young Indian soldier was deeply affected.
Balai Chand Dutt (BC Dutt) was the man who triggered 1946 RIN Mutiny
Today BC Dutt has been erased from Indian History
Balai Chand Dutt (BC Dutt) was the man who triggered 1946 RIN Mutiny
Today BC Dutt has been erased from Indian History
In early 1946, a series of incidents of โstrikesโ
Occurred within units of the Indian Armed Forces.
The strikes or mutinies, which began in units of the Royal Indian Air Force (RIAF) quickly spread to the other Services as well including Royal Indian Navy ( RIN)
Occurred within units of the Indian Armed Forces.
The strikes or mutinies, which began in units of the Royal Indian Air Force (RIAF) quickly spread to the other Services as well including Royal Indian Navy ( RIN)
The beginnings of the Naval Ratings Mutiny were in an event that occurred on 16 January 1946 when a contingent of naval ratings arrived at the Castle Barracks on Mint Road of Mumbaiโs Fort Area.
RINmutiny The sparks โ Yhe Azad Hindi Boys on HMIS Talwar
It was at this time that a colleague returned from Burma secretly carrying letters from INA men addressed to Nehru & Sarat Bose โ an incident that ignited their latent patriotism.
It was at this time that a colleague returned from Burma secretly carrying letters from INA men addressed to Nehru & Sarat Bose โ an incident that ignited their latent patriotism.
On February 17, when the ratings reiterated their demand for decent food, British officers sneered that โbeggars cannot be choosersโ. This was the last straw.
On 18 February 1946, Naval Rating MS Khan led a revolt on HMIS Talwar and a strike committee was formed.
On 18 February 1946, Naval Rating MS Khan led a revolt on HMIS Talwar and a strike committee was formed.
On February 18 morning, 1,500 ratings walked out of the mess hall in protest, a clear act of mutiny.
Yet they also declared that โthis is not a mere food riot. [We] are about to create historyโฆa heritage of pride for free India.โ
Yet they also declared that โthis is not a mere food riot. [We] are about to create historyโฆa heritage of pride for free India.โ
The โstrike committeeโ decided their task was to take over the RIN and place it in the command of national leaders.
A formal list of demands called for release of all Indian political prisoners including INA POWs & Naval detainees & The British to Quit India
A formal list of demands called for release of all Indian political prisoners including INA POWs & Naval detainees & The British to Quit India
By 19 February 1946, ratings from Castle and Fort Barracks had joined the revolt. Ratings left their posts and travelled around Bombay in trucks, carrying pictures of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose who by now had become their inspiration & Also Pulled Down The Union Jack.
The next morning, 60 RIN ships harboured at Bombay โ including the flagship HMIS Narbada, HMIS Madras, Sind, Mahratta, Teer, Dhanush, Khyber, Clive, Punjab, Gondawana, Berar, Moti, Jamna, Kumaon, Oudh & 11shore establishments
Within 48 hrs British had lost control of its Navy
Within 48 hrs British had lost control of its Navy
A newly-formed Naval Central Strike Committee (NCSC) included 12-36 representatives from all the ships and barracks of Bombay.
Later NCSC declared the RIN renamed as the โIndian National Navyโ
Probably This is The Possible Birth of Modern Indian Navy
Later NCSC declared the RIN renamed as the โIndian National Navyโ
Probably This is The Possible Birth of Modern Indian Navy
Battle at Castle Barracks :
British Sent Maratha Regiment to Attack on Baracks
Next morning, the British officers discovered that the Maratha soldiers were sympathetic to the ratings. They were replaced with British troops.
British Sent Maratha Regiment to Attack on Baracks
Next morning, the British officers discovered that the Maratha soldiers were sympathetic to the ratings. They were replaced with British troops.
The โHartalโ โ Bloodbath at Bombay :
The Bombay Studentsโ Union and the CPI had called for a general strike and the NCSC had asked people to make it a success. But End up with indiscriminate firing from British Troops
The Bombay Studentsโ Union and the CPI had called for a general strike and the NCSC had asked people to make it a success. But End up with indiscriminate firing from British Troops
Gandhi was clearly unsupportive of the unplanned uprising and Sardar Patel even asked people to โgo about their work as usualโ. For once, the people rejected the great leaders. The strike was โtotalโ and processions rolled across the city.
At Karachi harbour, HMIS Hindustan had resisted British small-arms throughout the February 21
Next Day British had positioned artillery around the ship, and as the tide ebbed, the Hindustanโs levels dropped and made it difficult for the ratings to aim their guns.
Next Day British had positioned artillery around the ship, and as the tide ebbed, the Hindustanโs levels dropped and made it difficult for the ratings to aim their guns.
RIAF Bombers delayed because an entire squadron from Jodhpur, piloted by Indians, had mysteriously developed engine trouble.
Instead a British squadron of bombers flew over the Mumbai Harbor while Admiral Arthur Rullion issued an ultimatum to surrender unconditionally
Instead a British squadron of bombers flew over the Mumbai Harbor while Admiral Arthur Rullion issued an ultimatum to surrender unconditionally
The Betrayal of Indian National Congress & Gandhi :
The mutineers got no support at all from the Indian National Congress. Far from it, Mahatma Gandhi issued a statement criticizing the mutineers for revolting without any guidance from a political party.
The mutineers got no support at all from the Indian National Congress. Far from it, Mahatma Gandhi issued a statement criticizing the mutineers for revolting without any guidance from a political party.
On February 23, at 6am, all ships surrendered. At the Thane-based HMIS Akbar, 3500 ratings and 300 sepoys refused to surrender, but had to capitulate in face of bayonets.
With no assistance from either the Congress or the Muslim League, the mutineers were doomed.
Such is the story of great betrayal of Royal Naval Mutiny of 1946 by Indiaโs political leaders. When 100s of ratings suffered in Mulund camp, nobody spoke up for them.
Such is the story of great betrayal of Royal Naval Mutiny of 1946 by Indiaโs political leaders. When 100s of ratings suffered in Mulund camp, nobody spoke up for them.
In conjunction with the INA trials & the peoples unity during the mutiny had loosened the last pillars of the Raj. British knew that their days were over.
On March 15, Prime Minister Attlee accepted that โThe tide of nationalism is running very fast in India & .....
On March 15, Prime Minister Attlee accepted that โThe tide of nationalism is running very fast in India & .....
In An Letter Written By Justice PB Chakravartti to historian RC Majumdar.
Chakravartti recalled his talk with former British PM Clement Attlee, who admits that he set India free because of Subhas Bose & The Fire of Nationalism ignited by INA Not Because of Quit India Movement
Chakravartti recalled his talk with former British PM Clement Attlee, who admits that he set India free because of Subhas Bose & The Fire of Nationalism ignited by INA Not Because of Quit India Movement
Clement Attlee cited Main Reason Behind British Leaving India is INA activities of Bose, which weakened the very foundation of the British Empire inIndia, & RIN Mutiny which made the British realise that the Indian armed forces could no longer be trusted to prop up the British.
INA ,Bose & RIN Mutiny is The Main Reason Why India Got Independence But None of Our School Books Teach us This .. No Politician Speak About This Nor Govt of India
In Amritmahotsav Web page Govt only Published This Much Data & Glorified A Flop Show Called Quit India Movement
In Amritmahotsav Web page Govt only Published This Much Data & Glorified A Flop Show Called Quit India Movement
The RIN mutiny was an inspiring tale of bravery and a sordid tale of betrayal.
The story was suppressed for decades because it was incovenient to the then ruling dispensation, which created a fantasy of winning freedom through Gandhian non-violence.
Indian Media, Politician's,โฆ
The story was suppressed for decades because it was incovenient to the then ruling dispensation, which created a fantasy of winning freedom through Gandhian non-violence.
Indian Media, Politician's,โฆ
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