Kolkata, August 7: The West Bengal government is set to organize a special exhibition titled ‘Celebrating Freedom Through Bengal’ at Lok Bhavan ahead of Independence Day. The exhibition will be inaugurated by Governor R. N. Ravi on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 5 PM.
According to a press release issued by the West Bengal government, the exhibition is dedicated to the freedom fighters, revolutionaries, and patriots from Bengal whose courage and sacrifice played a significant role in India’s struggle for independence. The aim of the exhibition is to connect the younger generation with the values of patriotism, sacrifice, and service.
The exhibition will be open to the general public and students from August 9 to August 14, 2026. The state government has appealed to educational institutions across the state to organize special tours for students during this period, allowing them to engage directly with the history and heritage of India’s freedom movement.
Rare historical materials will be showcased at the exhibition, including old letters, photographs, autographs, postage stamps, coins, medals, postcards, and other memorabilia. These items will provide insights into Bengal’s contribution to the national movement.
Highlights of the exhibition will include an autographed photograph of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, a letter written by him to his uncle, and a telegram from Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. Additionally, a complete set of thirteen honors awarded by the Azad Hind Government will be on display. The exhibition will also feature an autographed picture of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore and original signed artworks by renowned painter Nandalal Bose and his contemporaries.
Alongside autographs from prominent figures associated with the freedom movement, rare postcards from a century ago will also be displayed, offering glimpses of historical Kolkata at that time.
This exhibition has been prepared in collaboration with the Kolkata Collectors Club, which has long been involved in the preservation of historical collections and their dissemination to the new generation.
The government has invited representatives from print, electronic, and digital media to cover the inauguration ceremony on August 8 and the exhibition thereafter.
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