The Subbarayanakere Park was constructed in memory of these freedom fighters and commemorated the Mysore Chalo agitation.
Freedom Fighter’s Park in Chamrajpura in the city of Mysuru, India, also known as the Subbarayanakere Park, is a reminder of a freedom struggle. According to Local 18 Karnataka, this park is located near the Subbarayanakere Lake. The freedom fighters from Mysuru started a fight against the Maharaja of Mysore (then called Mysore), Sri Jayachamaraja Wadiyar, in this park. It is because though India had attained independence, Mysuru remained under the Maharaja’s control. The freedom fighters, keeping the objective of installing a democratic government in the state, started the Mysore Chalo agitation. The Subbarayanakere Park was constructed in memory of these freedom fighters and commemorated the Mysore Chalo agitation. This movement was one of the most significant events in the history of Mysuru, which led to the establishment of a democratic government here. In this park, one can also witness the majestic idols of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and other people who participated in the Dandi March or Salt Satyagraha.
As part of the protest, the freedom fighters hoisted the Indian flag every day in this park. Finally, 2 months after India became independent, the Maharaja was forced to surrender to the citizen’s demand for a democratic state. This lawn is known for its lush greenery. The park has a separate play area for children and also has space for yoga, meditation, etc. The park opens from 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
More about Mysore Chalo agitation
Kyasamballi Chengalaraya Reddy headed the Mysore Chalo agitation and was also the first Chief Minister of Mysore state. He later went on to serve as Governor of Madhya Pradesh. The celebration of India’s first Independence Day was muted in the Mysore state. Over 40,000 people were witness to Reddy’s speech and the unfurling of the Indian Union flag at Subhash Nagar in Bengaluru. He called upon the people to march to Mysore Palace. People from all nine districts (now 14) of Mysore, as well as supporters from outside the state, begin a march towards Mysore. On September 4, 1947, police arrested Reddy and other Congress leaders and caned the crowd.
