Mysuru, Oct. 28 -- The Mysuru City and District Freedom Fighters Association observed the 80th anniversary of 'Mysore Chalo' movement at Freedom Fighters Park in Subbarayanakere here on Oct. 24.

Speaking on the occasion, Association President Y.C. Revanna said, the 'Mysore Chalo' movement, launched in September 1947, was a prominent political agitation by the Mysore State Congress, demanding a democratically accountable and responsible Government in the Princely State of Mysore.

"The movement aimed to end the absolute monarchy of the Maharaja of Mysore and establish an elected, popular Government, an interim Ministry, a Constitutional Committee and the release of political prisoners. The campaign gained major traction around Sept. 4, 19...