Parbati Giri:
Prime Minister of India paid tribute to Parbati Giri on her birth centenary, highlighting her role in the freedom struggle and her lifelong dedication to social service.Parbati Giri (1926–1995) was an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer from Odisha, widely known as the “Mother Teresa of Western Odisha” for her humanitarian work among the poor, tribals, and marginalised communities.Actively participated in Individual Satyagraha (1940) and mobilised villagers for the Khadi and Charkha movement.Joined the Quit India Movement (1942) at the age of 16, leading rallies and openly defying British authority.Known for bold acts of resistance, including urging Indians to boycott British institutions; arrested and imprisoned for two years. Earned the epithet “Banhi Kanya” for her fearless nationalism and mass mobilisation.
