In 1943, young leaders in which one of the following districts of Maha

In 1943, young leaders in which one of the following districts of Maharashtra set up a parallel Government with volunteer corps and village units?

Pune

Nasik

Nagpur

Satara

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In 1943, young leaders in the Satara district of Maharashtra set up a parallel government.

– The parallel government in Satara, known as the ‘Prati Sarkar’, was one of the most significant and long-lasting parallel governments established during the Quit India Movement period.
– It was set up in 1943 and continued to function until 1946.
– Prominent leaders associated with the Prati Sarkar included Nana Patil, Y.B. Chavan, Vasantdada Patil, and others.

The Prati Sarkar established various activities including people’s courts (Nyayadandis), village units (Gram Rajyas), volunteer corps (Toofani Senas), and engaged in constructive work as well as resistance against British authorities, such as disrupting communication lines and carrying out raids. Other places that saw parallel governments or strong underground resistance during this period include Ballia (UP), Tamluk (Midnapore, Bengal), and Talcher (Odisha).

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