Netaji Performed Saraswati Puja in Baharampur Jail; His Legacy Endures

• Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was imprisoned in Baharampur Jail (now a mental hospital) in 1924, marking his second visit to Murshidabad district.
• During his incarceration, Netaji requested reading books from his elder brother Sarat Chandra Bose and advocated for other political prisoners.
• He initiated cultural activities, including playing tennis and organizing Saraswati Puja, performing the puja for the first time within the correctional facility.
• Netaji visited various Murshidabad locations like Baharampur, Beldanga, Kandi, Ziaganj, and Jangipur for political activities.
• His first visit to Murshidabad was in May 1913 with historians, walking from Baharampur to Lalbagh, where he stayed at Sabiruddin Ahmed's house.

Why It Matters: Netaji's imprisonment in Baharampur Jail saw him perform Saraswati Puja and advocate for fellow prisoners.