Manohar Singh

Manohar Singh, son of Mathura Singh was born in 1895. He was a reputed businessman in Aberdeen Bazaar. He was an active member of the Indian Independence League.

In March 1942 during the Second World War, the Japanese occupied the Andaman Islands. In the same year in April, the Andaman branch of the Indian Independence League was formed following the path of Rash Behari Bose. Manohar Singh joined the League and contributed liberally to the strengthening of the League and its expansion.

He and other members actively took part in activities of the League with the objectives of organizing, strengthening, and collecting funds for the League. The League members motivated the people through extensive public meetings, cultural shows, patriotic songs, dramas, etc. These activities helped in uniting the islanders and igniting in their a strong sense of nationalism against British imperialism. Under the Indian Independence League, formed different sister branches such as Sewa Samiti, Cultural Wing, and Peace Committee.

Manohar Singh was one of the leading members to play an active role in the expansion of the League involving a large number of people from villages.