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Agrarian Unrest and Congress Governance: Peasant Movements in Odisha (1936-1939)

byDr. Sadananda Nayak; Himanshu Behera

Published October 27, 2025  •  Vol. 12, Issue 10, pp. 139–144Open Access
DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2025.1210000015

Abstract

This research paper focuses on some aspects of agrarian unrest in Odisha from 1936 to 1939. This paper also focuses on the Socio-economic conditions of the agricultural population and how they led to mass Peasant Movements all over Odisha. This paper aims to provide the complexities of peasants' movements and how the provincial Congress government balances agrarian demands with limited constitutional powers.

Keywords: Agrarian Unrest, Peasant Movement, Provincial Autonomy

JournalInternational Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)
ISSN2321-2705
Volume / IssueVolume 12, Issue 10
Pages139–144
Publication dateOctober 27, 2025
DOI10.51244/IJRSI.2025.1210000015
PublisherRSIS International
LicenseOpen Access

How to cite this article

Dr. Sadananda Nayak, & Himanshu Behera (2025). Agrarian Unrest and Congress Governance: Peasant Movements in Odisha (1936-1939). International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), 12(10), 139-144. https://doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2025.1210000015

BibTeX

@article{Dr2025,
  title   = {Agrarian Unrest and Congress Governance: Peasant Movements in Odisha (1936-1939)},
  author  = {Dr. Sadananda Nayak and Himanshu Behera},
  journal = {International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)},
  volume  = {12},
  number  = {10},
  pages   = {139--144},
  year    = {2025},
  doi     = {10.51244/IJRSI.2025.1210000015},
  publisher = {RSIS International}
}