'Babu Tower', a compendium of the thoughts of the great patriot Mahatma Gandhi, is ready and waiting for the inauguration.
Himanshu Dev 'Babu Tower' is one of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's dream projects. Its construction at Kardanibagh has been completed at a cost of Rs 129 crore. The sculptures and artefacts displayed in the exhibition galleries are manufactured in a factory in Ahmedabad and installed in the tower. An exhibition related to Gandhiji and the history of Bihar has been set up here at a cost of Rs 42 crore. The construction of the rectangular building of the tower is now complete. Its interiors are in the final stage of decoration. Most of the Babu Gopuram's complex has been developed in a green area. Many medicinal plants including grass, flowers, ornamental plants have been planted in it. These plants have been brought from Kolkata, Hyderabad and Bangalore. At the same time, 42 thousand kg of copper layer is laid on the outer wall of the circular building. Spread over an area of seven acres, the tower houses various galleries, research centres, lounges for distinguished guests and administrative offices, and is a comprehensive educational and cultural centre. In the 31 meter tall conical tower, Babu's life history, education, ideals, values and his passion for Bihar are many interesting information from the first floor to the sixth floor. And modern art on many slopes. Here, in five to four passages, Gandhiji is presented as a source of inspiration, an icon, an ideal. Whereas four to three arches show Gandhiji in Bihar, his prayer meeting, his meeting with Lord Mountbatten, his visit to Kashmir and Calcutta. Ramp 3 to 2 shows his work on Gandhi-Jinnah talks, Shimla Conference, 1946 elections and the Interim Government, Calcutta unrest, Nogali Yatra and various occasions in Bihar. Ramp 2 to 1 will focus on World War II and its impact on India, the Quit White Movement and Bihar's participation in it. Whereas the last arc depicts Gandhiji's visit to Bihar, Champaran Satyagraha and social development work in Bihar. Along with this, an Orientation Hall has been constructed on the ground floor of this building with a seating capacity of around 55-60 people. The story of Bihar riots and information about Bihar riots will also be on the first page. It describes in detail the riots that spread in Bihar after the Day of Direct Action. Between October and November 1946, more than seven thousand people and more than 10 thousand houses were destroyed. At the same time the movement of exiting the white person is also shown. After several political leaders were arrested following the strike and march in Patna, Bihar Sharif, Nalanda, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga and Siwan, their wives and sisters took charge. Dr. Rajendra Prasad's sister Bhagwati Devi, Tara Rani etc. are shown through exhibitions. Individual Satyagraha and Bihar: During World War II, India was involved in a political conflict with Britain over the issue of independence. Fearing the danger of violence in this tense situation, Gandhiji cautiously launched an individual satyagraha in 1940. Special information about this has been shared. Visitors will learn about 907 satyagrahis in Bihar, including Anukrah Narayan Sinha, Shyam Narayan Singh and Gaurishankar Singh, who were arrested between December 1940 and March 1941. Champaran Satyagraha and Anti-Indigo Cultivation Movement Champaran Satyagraha and Anti-Indigo Cultivation Movement can be easily understood through the posters on the walls and the figures of people. Apart from this, information about this is also being provided through visuals. It tells about Gandhiji's return to India in 1915 during the Indian freedom struggle. At the same time, on the advice of Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Gandhiji undertook a tour to better understand India and Indians. One view of Gandhiji's argument was the successful practice of law in South Africa, where he represented Indians in all walks of life. Be it rich, middle class or poor class. He was a respected member of the Durban Bar. It was only after this that he decided to bring his family there so that he could settle and make his home in the country. When Gandhiji was thrown off a train for 'whites only', Gandhiji never faced the Naxalism and discrimination he experienced in South Africa during his stay in London. On the night of June 7, 1893, he was thrown from the first class compartment of a train at the Pietermaritzburg railway station. Gandhiji was treated badly for traveling in a 'whites only' compartment despite having a valid ticket. Stories of indentured labor The Natal region of South Africa was a British colony. Over 1.5 lakh indentured laborers were brought here by the British during the 19th-20th century from India, a large number from Bihar. They were known as indentured labourers. You will also get information about Gandhiji's family's emphasis on tradition, faith and duty. As per the customs of his community, Gandhiji married Kasturba at the age of 13. Married at a young age, the couple lived separately for a few months and then moved into their family home in Rajkot. The entire journey is visible on the fifth floor. Two exhibition halls have been built here, with the first special exhibition based on 'Mohan to Mahatma' and the second on 'Sambaran Satyagraha'. These are also facilities: A large lobby has been prepared at the lower part of the tower for the convenience of the people. A sound system and LED display are also installed here. In this, audio-video related to Babu, Sambaran Satyagraha will be running. At the same time, a lift is installed in its rear part. But, currently only one is running. The remaining two are closed. With this lift tourists can go to the top of the tower and can go down one floor after another with the help of a ramp. The post 'Babu Tower', Compilation of Thoughts of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, Ready, Awaits Inauguration