Chandigarh, June 1, 2025: The Chandigarh Press Club witnessed the launch of The Ghadar Movement, the fifth book by acclaimed author and veterinary officer Rana Preet Gill. This powerful work sheds light on one of the most daring yet underrepresented revolutionary movements against British colonialism.
Painstakingly researched and vividly narrated, The Ghadar Movement traces the rise of an international rebellion conceived in 1913 by Indian immigrants in the United States. Led by figures like Lala Har Dayal and Kartar Singh Sarabha, the Ghadarites aimed to incite a mutiny within the British-Indian Army by smuggling arms into India. Though ultimately unsuccessful, the movement left an indelible mark on India’s freedom struggle.
The book was launched here by Mr Rahul Bhandari, IAS, Principal Secretary to the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries. Present at the launch were noted historian Prof. Harish Puri and Prof. Chaman Lal, retired JNU professor and Honorary Adviser, Bhagat Singh Archives. Both lauded Gill’s effort to document this important yet overlooked chapter in India’s revolutionary past.
Speaking at the event, Gill remarked, “This book is my tribute to the forgotten heroes who dared to dream of a free India from foreign soil. Their courage and sacrifice deserve to be remembered.”
She added, “The Ghadarites may have failed in their mission, but they lit a spark that inspired future revolutionaries like Bhagat Singh. Their story needs to be told and retold.”
Known for her previous novels and journalistic writing, Rana Preet Gill brings both passion and precision to her narrative, making The Ghadar Movement a compelling read for history enthusiasts and patriots alike.
About the Author
Rana Preet Gill is a Veterinary Officer with the Animal Husbandry Department of Punjab Government. She has authored four books―three novels―Those College Years, The Misadventures of a Vet, Maya and a collection of middles titled Finding Julia. Her articles and short stories have been published in The Tribune, Hindustan Times, The Hindu, The Statesman, The New Indian Express, Deccan Herald, The Hitavada, Daily Post, Women’s Era, Commonwealth Writers Journal, Himal and others.
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