Witness History
Witness History
India's secret freedom radio
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August 18, 2021
10 minutes
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When Indian independence leaders, including Gandhi, were jailed in 1942, activists set up a secret radio station to carry the message of rebellion against British rule. Among the campaigners who worked at the station was Usha Mehta, who was later imprisoned for broadcasting anti-British news and playing patriotic music. Claire Bowes has been listening to archive material of Usha Mehta and speaking to her nephew, Indian film-maker Ketan Mehta.
Image: Usha Mehta Credit:Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya, Mumbai