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| name = Ramphal Mandal<br />
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| birth_date = 6 August 1924<br />
| birth_place = Madhurapur, Bajpatti, Sitamarhi district, Bihar<br />
| death_date = 23 August 1943 (aged 19)<br />
| death_place = Bhagalpur Central Jail<br />
| occupation = Freedom fighter<br />
| known_for = Participation in Quit India Movement, martyrdom<br />
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'''Ramphal Mandal''' (6 August 1924 – 23 August 1943) was an Indian freedom fighter from [[Bihar]] who participated in the Quit India Movement against British colonial rule. He is widely remembered in parts of Bihar for his role in the struggle for independence and his execution by the British authorities at the age of 19.<ref>{{cite news |title=Who was Shaheed Ramphal, around whom Nitish Kumar is trying to consolidate Pachpania community |work=AajTak |url=https://www.aajtak.in/elections/assembly-chunav/story/bihar-election-2025-martyr-ramphal-mandal-nitish-kumar-focus-ebc-vote-bank-bjp-rjd-ntcpkb-dskc-2310291-2025-08-14}}</ref><br />
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== Early life ==<br />
Ramphal Mandal was born on 6 August 1924 in the village of Madhurapur in the Bajpatti area of [[Sitamarhi]] district, Bihar. He belonged to the Dhanuk caste.<ref name="auto">{{cite news |title=Who was Shaheed Ramphal, around whom Nitish Kumar is trying to consolidate Pachpania community |work=AajTak |url=https://www.aajtak.in/elections/assembly-chunav/story/bihar-election-2025-martyr-ramphal-mandal-nitish-kumar-focus-ebc-vote-bank-bjp-rjd-ntcpkb-2310291-2025-08-14}}</ref><br />
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== Role in the independence movement ==<br />
During the Quit India Movement of 1942, Ramphal Mandal took part in protests against British rule in the Sitamarhi region. According to reports, in response to an incident where British forces opened fire and killed civilians, Mandal allegedly attacked several British officials and was subsequently arrested by the colonial authorities.<ref name="auto1">{{cite news |title=JDU works towards EBC consolidation in Bihar |work=The Sunday Guardian |url=https://sundayguardianlive.com/news/jdu-works-towards-ebc-consolidation-in-bihar}}</ref><br />
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He was tried and sentenced to death by the British government. On 23 August 1943, at the age of 19, he was hanged in Bhagalpur Central Jail. His willingness to embrace martyrdom at a young age has been noted in contemporary political and social discussions in the state.<ref name="auto"/><br />
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== Legacy ==<br />
Ramphal Mandal's martyrdom is commemorated annually in Bihar. Various local events are held on his death anniversary, including ceremonies in Sitamarhi and Patna.<ref>{{cite news |title=Shaheed Ramphal Mandal martyrdom ceremony to be held on August 23 in Patna |work=Live Hindustan |url=https://www.livehindustan.com/bihar/sitamarhi/story-shaheed-ramphal-mandal-martyrdom-ceremony-to-be-held-on-august-23-in-patna-201724091261594.html}}</ref><br />
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Political leaders and organisations have referenced his sacrifice in discussions about regional identity and representation, particularly around elections and community mobilization efforts in Bihar.<ref name="auto1"/><br />
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== Recognition and memorials ==<br />
Annual commemorations of Ramphal Mandal's death anniversary are attended by social and political groups, and his contributions are remembered in various districts of Bihar.<ref>{{cite news |title=Martyr Ramphal Mandal remembered on his death anniversary |work=Dainik Bhaskar |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/bihar/nalanda/bihar-sharif/news/martyr-ramphal-mandal-remembered-on-his-death-anniversary-131729431.html}}</ref> <br />
Events honoring him have highlighted his role in the struggle against colonial rule and called for official recognition of his sacrifice.<ref>{{cite news |title=Amar Shaheed Ramphal Mandal sacrificed his life to protect the motherland, he is in our hearts – Rahul |work=Dainik Bhaskar |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/bihar/muzaffarpur/sitamarhi/news/amar-shaheed-ramphal-mandal-sacrificed-his-life-to-protect-the-motherland-he-is-in-our-hearts-rahul-128790329.html}}</ref><br />
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[[Category:1924 births]]<br />
[[Category:1943 deaths]]<br />
[[Category:Indian independence activists from Bihar]]</div>Khalidmendi