Ila Mitra (née Sen; 18 October 1925 – 13 October 2002) was an Indian communist and peasants movement organizer of the Indian subcontinent, especially in East Bengal (now Bangladesh).

Ila Mitra was a dynamic girl. She was a talented athlete, who won many accolades in her early years and ultimately received an invitation to participate in the Olympic games of 1940. But …

Oct 17, 2015 · Ila Mitra was the legendary peasant leader of undivided Bengal, a veteran front runner of the communist movement in the sub-continent and a dedicated friend to the cause of …

Sep 20, 2024 · Ila Mitra, often overshadowed by other historical figures, deserves to be remembered as a pioneer of both physical and political resilience. From an Olympic hopeful to …

In 1950, Ila led a farmer uprising in the Nachole sub-district of Rajshahi. Police forces were sent to quell the movement but matters soon turned violent. Four policemen were beaten to death. Ila …

Aug 3, 2021 · Instead of sprinting in the 1940 Olympics, gifted athlete Ila Mitra was jailed and tortured for joining the famous Tebhaga peasant uprising in Bengal. Here is her story of …

Mitra, Ila (1925-2002) an important communist leader who organised resistance movement against British rule in India at the grassroots level. She was born in Kolkata on 18 October 1925.

Aug 12, 2022 · Ila Mitra, once a promising athlete in undivided Bengal, would soon don the role of Rani Ma, a leader in the Tebhaga Uprising, who led thousands of farmers for their right to …

Mar 21, 2023 · Kolkata formerly known as Calcutta, is a district in West Bengal, was home to Ila Mitra, a prominent Indian socialist leader and women's rights activist who played a crucial role …

Mitra was a key organizer of the movement and worked tirelessly to mobilize women sharecroppers. She recognized the critical role that women could play in the movement and …