Barun Biswas: Life, Art, and Activism Early Life and Background Born in 1972 in Sutlej, West Bengal, India, Barun Biswas, also known as Barun Modak, led a life deeply intertwined with the realities of rural Bengal. He was primarily a school teacher, dedicating his time to education within his community. However, his path dramatically shifted towards social activism, ultimately defining his legacy. Social Activism and the Sutia Gonodhorshon Pratibad Mancha In 2000, Biswas co-founded the ‘Sutia Gonodhorshon Pratibad Mancha’ (Sutia People's Resistance Platform). This organization arose in resp…