Revolutionary leftist politician
Born: July 26, 1901 - Died: December 31, 1990
Mani Singh was born on 26 July 1901 in Calcutta. His mother was the daughter of a zamindar dynasty of Susang Durgapur area of Netrokona.
The beginning of political life
In 1921, Mani Singh joined Mahatma Gandhi's anti-British movement. In 1925 he became involved in leftist politics. At this time he came to Calcutta from Mymensingh. He organized a workers' movement at Meteburuj in Calcutta. He was arrested in 1930 for this. Get rid of it after five years, but stay a little longer.
Peasant movement
He organized a peasant movement against the Tonk system. He was arrested again, but was released in 1936 in the face of popular demand. In 1936, Mani Singh, with the help of a few others, formed the Communist Party in Mymensingh district. As a result of the organizational activities of the party, the peasants became heavily involved in the anti-feudal movement. Following the path of this peasant movement, the Tebhaga movement was organized in 1948, followed by the Nachol Rebellion in 1947.
Pakistan period
After the formation of Pakistan in 1947, the Communist Party adopted a revolutionary policy. Mass arrests of party leaders and workers began. Mani Singh was forced to go into hiding. He continued to work for the restructuring of the party. In the 1950s, he was elected General Secretary of the East Pakistan Communist Party. He came out of hiding shortly after the United Front government. He had to go into hiding for a long time during the Pakistan period, during which he had to go to jail several times. However, in spite of this unfavorable situation, he has played an important role in organizing the leftist struggle and mass movement. He was arrested in 1976 and released after the 1969 uprising.
War of Liberation and Independent Bangladesh
He was imprisoned in Rajshahi Jail at the beginning of the War of Liberation in 1971. During this time he escaped from prison and entered India. During the war of liberation he played an important role in organizing and coordinating the leftists. Mani Singh was one of the members of the advisory council formed to advise the Mujibnagar government during the war. Other members of this council included Maulana Bhasani, Professor Mozaffar Ahmad and others.
In independent Bangladesh, Comrade Mani Singh was elected president of the first Communist Party of Bangladesh in 1973. For the last few years of his life he was afflicted with a chronic disease.
Death
Comrade Mani Singh died on 31 December 1990.
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