Nityanand Saha
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Nityanand Saha | |
|---|---|
 Martyr Nityanand Saha | |
| Born | 2 March 1933 |
| Died | 13 August 1955 (aged 22) |
| Occupation | Indian freedom fighter |
| Organization | Janata Seva Sangh |
| Movement | Goa liberation movement |
Nityanand Saha[1] (2 March 1933 – 3 August 1955) was an Indian revolutionary from West Bengal, known mainly for his involvement in the Satyagraha movement against the Portuguese government, to free Goa from Portuguese rule, under leader Ram Lohia. He was an active member of Janata Seva Sangh in Payradanga, Nadia, West Bengal, and on 13 August 1955, he was shot dead by the Portuguese government, along with his associates Baburao Thorat and Karnail Singh.
Nityanand Saha was born on 2 March 1933 in Porabari village, Tangail district of Bangladesh. He received his education at Thatya Jaburi college, and passed his matriculation exam in 1949. After the partition of India, he left his homeland and settled in Preetinagar division of Payradanga. He joined the Janata Seva Sangh of Payradanga at a young age, under Kitish Mohan Babu.
