Who was the leader of the Marwar Lok Parishad and died during a hunger strike against state atrocities?

Correct option is C

Ans. (c)
Bal Mukund Bissa was a freedom fighter and leader of the Marwar Lok Parishad. He was born on 24 December 1908 and was a staunch Gandhian who dedicated his life to the independence movement. He protested against state atrocities and injustice, leading to his imprisonment. During his time in jail, he went on a hunger strike to oppose these injustices and died during the strike on 19 June 1942.
Information Booster
· Bal Mukund Bissa was the leader of the Marwar Lok Parishad.
· He followed Gandhian principles and promoted Khadi.
· He was imprisoned for protesting against the injustices of the princely state.
· He died during a hunger strike in jail on 19 June 1942.
· His sacrifice inspired many in Rajasthan's freedom movement.
Additional Knowledge
· (a) Sagarmal Gopa: A freedom fighter from Rajasthan who was tortured and burnt to death in prison on 4 April 1946 for opposing the rulers of Jaisalmer. However, he was not associated with the Marwar Lok Parishad.
· (b) Ranchod Das Gattani: He was also a leader of the Marwar Lok Parishad but in 1938, not during the period when Bal Mukund Bissa led it.
· (c) Bal Mukund Bissa: Correct answer. He was the leader of the Marwar Lok Parishad and died during a hunger strike in jail in 1942.
· (d) Vijay Singh Pathik: A revolutionary freedom fighter, but he was more prominently associated with the Bijolia movement rather than the Marwar Lok Parishad.