Who led Chittagong Armoury Raid April 1930?

Who led the Chittagong Armoury Raid in April 1930?

(A). Subhas Chandra Bose                               (B). Surya Sen
(C). Bhagat Singh                                            (D). Lala Lajpat Rai

EXPLANATION

  1. Event:

    • The Chittagong Armoury Raid took place in April 1930 in Chittagong (now in Bangladesh).

    • The plan was to raid the British armoury, disrupt communications, and inspire an armed uprising against the British Raj.

  2. Leader:

    • The raid was led by Surya Sen, popularly known as Masterda, a school teacher and revolutionary.

  3. Details:

    • Around 65 revolutionaries took part.

    • They captured the police armoury and destroyed telegraph and telephone lines.

    • The revolt was eventually suppressed by the British, but it inspired many young Indians to join the freedom struggle.

  4. Other options clarified:

    • Subhas Chandra Bose → Later led the Indian National Army (INA), not the Chittagong raid.

    • Bhagat Singh → Famous for the Lahore Conspiracy Case and Assembly bombing.

    • Lala Lajpat Rai → Died after protesting the Simon Commission in 1928.


Answer:Surya Sen (B)

Who led Chittagong Armoury Raid April 1930?