Events Between 1937 Elections and Cripps Mission of 1942
Who was the a...
Question
Who was the army commander when the state army surrounded the farmers in Neemuchana and opened fire on them?
A
Manohar Singh
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B
Chajju Singh
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C
Devlal Gurjar
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is B Chajju Singh Neemuchana Peasant Movement was started against the increased revenue rates made by Maharana Jai Singh. Around 800 Peasants gathered at Neemuchana village to protest, at the same time the army commander Chajju Singh ordered the troops to surround the farmers and fire. About 160 peasants died in this open firing.