Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Chauri Chaura Centenary Celebrations at Chauri Chaura, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, on 4th February 2021.
- The day marks 100 years of the ‘Chauri Chaura’ incident, a landmark event in the country’s fight for independence.
- Prime Minister will also release a postal stamp dedicated to the Chauri Chaura centenary during the event.
- The centenary celebrations and various events planned by the State government will begin in all 75 districts of the State from 4th February 2021 and will continue till 4th February 2022.
- The Chauri Chaura incident occurred at Chauri Chaura on 4 February 1922, when a large group of protesters, participating in the Non-cooperation movement clashed with police.
- The incident led to the deaths of three civilians and 23 policemen. After this incident Mahatma Gandhi
