During the freedom movement, Krishnasundar Bhowmik was associated with the Anushilan Samiti and the Alipur Central Jail. He was a notable revolutionary leader from Nadia district, who sacrificed much for the cause of independence.

According to the book Muktir Sangrame Bharat (Govt. of West Bengal, Information & Cultural Affairs Dept., 1991), it is recorded that:

In 1917, Krishnasundar Bhowmik was residing at 27/2/1 Shyampur Lane, Bhawanipur, Kolkata. On 16th February 1917, he was arrested for organizing and leading independence activities, along with many other leaders. A condolence meeting was held for his death, attended by prominent personalities like Abdur Rahman, Satyen Sen, Sailen Shah, Advocate Sudhakar, Anil Nandi, etc.

The government of West Bengal awarded him a certificate of honor during the “Blood and Sacrifice Festival of Independence” in Nadia.

Freedom Fighter Krishnasundar Bhowmik (PPO No. POL/16541-C)

• Born: 5th September, 1888
• Died: 12th February, 1977
• Father: Purna Chandra Bhowmik
• Mother: Chandrabala Bhowmik
• Wife: Rajsundari Bhowmik
• Active in politics: 1921–1971
• Prison term: 2 years 3 months (in Alipur Central Jail)
• Address: Broad Street, Kolkata-19

He belonged to a respected middle-class family in Krishnanagar (Nadia district). He became the leader of the Krishnanagar Peasant Movement (Krishnanagar Krishak Andolan).

In 1931, under the influence of the Civil Disobedience Movement, he mobilized peasants to resist oppressive taxes. In 1932, he was arrested under Section 144 for organizing mass gatherings in defiance of colonial laws.

In 1962, as President of the Krishnanagar Krishak Samiti, he organized “Krishak Day” and distributed leaflets demanding the rights of peasants.

He was arrested multiple times. On 28 February 1932, while organizing peasants at Majdia (Krishnanagar), the police opened fire on the crowd. Two peasants were killed, and many injured. This incident became known as the Majdia Massacre.

Krishnasundar Bhowmik, along with several others, was jailed without trial. Even after release, he continued to lead farmers in protests against oppressive taxes and police brutality.

During this period, he was seen as one of the strongest voices of the Farmer’s Movement in Bengal, working alongside other revolutionary leaders.

Later, he also joined leftist organizations and worked for the rights of marginalized farmers until 1971.