Who were Matangini Hazra & Kanaklata Barua, mentioned by Prez Murmu in I-Day speech?

President Droupadi Murmu paid tribute to freedom fighters Matangini Hazra and Kanaklata Barua in her Independence Day speech. Hazra was shot dead by the British Indian police while she was leading a march, becoming the first 'Quit India' martyr. Barua, among the youngest 'Quit India' martyrs, is known for not letting the Indian flag touch the ground after being shot.

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