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Why Is This Old Writer Important Today? 📚

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the 150th birthday of writer Saratchandra Chattopadhyay, who wrote about life in 19th‑century India.

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Key Points

4 points

Saratchandra Chattopadhyay is a celebrated writer from Bengal.

His stories accurately show rural Indian life in the 1800s.

He supported women's rights and social improvement.

The Prime Minister urged children to read his works.

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His books describe village life, women's rights 👧, and ideas about improving society.

Modi encourages young people to read his stories to learn about history and fairness.

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6 words

Bengali

people who speak a language from West Bengal in India

portrayal

showing how something looks or feels

nationalism

love and pride for one's country

social reform

making society better for everyone

renowned

well‑known and respected

eminent

very important and famous

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