Matagini Hazra was a freedom fighter. A native of Haldia, Matagini was a front runner in Haldia as a supporter of Gandhi's non cooperation movement. When the movement gained momentum, Matangini along with others marched towards tamluk prison to protest.
She faced police firing and died on the spot with India's flag still in her hand. The stone statue was constructed on that very spot in her memory.
Ramesh Prasad
on Matangini's Statue 3 years ago