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What was the role of Bipin Chandra Pal in awakening national consciousness in India?
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Bipin Chandra Pal's role in awakening national consciousness in India is summarised below:
- He joined the Congress in 1887.
- At the Chennai Congress in 1887, he made a forceful speech in which he pleaded that the Arms Act should be repealed.
- He participated in several Sessions of the Congress and contributed greatly to the growth of national consciousness in India.
- He was a great journalist. He edited several papers, the most important among them being 'New India' which he started in 1901.
- In an article, he wrote, "individuals are born, individuals die, but the Nation liveth for ever."
- That is how our people were being asked to make great sacrifices for the country.
- Bipin was a marvellous orator. He roused the masses with his oratory.
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