Babu Genu Said: The Forgotten Martyr Who Died for Swadeshi
India’s freedom struggle is filled with stories of great courage and sacrifice. While many names like Mahatma Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, and Subhas Chandra Bose are known to all, there are also many unsung heroes whose bravery deserves equal respect. One such forgotten hero is Babu Genu Said , a young mill worker from Maharashtra, who gave his life for the Swadeshi movement. His sacrifice is a shining example of how even ordinary people played extraordinary roles in India’s fight for freedom. Early Life of Babu Genu Babu Genu was born in 1908 in Mahalunge village, near Pune in the state of Maharashtra. He belonged to a poor family from the Mali community , which traditionally worked in agriculture and gardening. After losing his father at a young age, Babu Genu had to take up work to support his family. He began working at a cotton mill in Mumbai (then Bombay), like thousands of other young boys from rural areas who came to the city in search of work. Though he did not receive formal edu...
