After completing his graduation from Lahore, Sunder Lal Bahuguna advanced the struggle against the Tehri monarchy, following the footsteps of Shri Dev Suman. On January 11, 1948, the killing of Nagendra Saklani and Molu Bhardari by the monarchy ignited a rebellion that culminated in its abolishment on January 14, 1948. A massive crowd carried the martyrs' bodies from Kirtinagar to Tehri. People from all corners of Tehri arrived with rice and lentils for Makar Sankranti. Public outrage was so intense that royal family members had to be confined to Tehri Jail for their safety. That day marked the end of the monarchy and the formation of the Prajamandal or public’s government. Although Bahuguna was appointed a minister, he rejected the offer and instead chose to become the General Secretary of the Congress, then considered the ruling party of a democratic India. Residing near Ghantaghar (Clock Tower) at the Congress office, Bahuguna witnessed the rampant alcohol abuse in Tehri, part...