At just 17, Kanaklata Barua from Assam fearlessly led 5,000 protestors to hoist the national flag, defying British orders. Shot dead while holding the tricolour, her courage immortalised her in history. From orphaned childhood to leading the women's Mrityu Bahini, her bravery continues to inspire, honoured in statues, schools, films, and even a Coast Guard vessel.