Trilochan Pokhrel

Trilochan Pokhrel

Trilochan Pokhrel
Born Tareythang, Sikkim
Died 27 January 1969(1969-01-27)
Purnia district, Bihar
Known for Prominent Figure of Indian independence movement activism in North Bengal and Sikkim
Title Gandhi Pokhrel

Trilochan Pokhrel (died 1969) was the first Sikkimese freedom fighter of Nepali (Gorkha) origin.[1] In Sikkim and North Bengal, Pokhrel is popularly called 'Gandhi Pokhrel'.[2]

Early life

Pokhrel was born at Tareythang Busty, in East Sikkim. Pokhrel was highly influenced by the movements of Mahatma Gandhi, which were based on the fundamental principles of peace and non violence.[3] He was actively involved in Gandhi's movements, such as the Non-Cooperation Movement, the Civil Disobedience Movement and the Quit India Movement. Pokhrel is known for propagating the concept of Swadeshi among the Sikkimese peasantry.

References

  1. ↑ "Trilochan Pokhrel: Sikkim’s Forgotten Gandhian Freedom Fighter". Voice of Sikkim. 7 April 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-08.
  2. ↑ "Trilochan Pokhrel: Sikkim’s Forgotten Gandhian Freedom Fighter". iSikkim. 6 December 2012. Retrieved 2013-04-08.
  3. ↑ "Trilochan Pokhrel-The Forgotten Gandhian of Sikkim". Rajen Upadhyay. 2012-03-03. Retrieved 2013-03-30.


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