State your opinion on the following statement: The contribution of Krantisinha Nana Patil is significant in the Indian freedom struggle.

Answer: I agree with the statement.

• During the Quit India Movement of 1942, Krantisinha Nana Patil set up a parallel government (Prati Sarkar / Patri Sarkar) in Satara district.
• This government ran its own administration and courts, punished moneylenders, dacoits and British agents, and helped the poor.
• Its volunteers (Toofan Sena) attacked British treasuries, trains and post offices to break the British administration.
• It continued till 1946 and showed that the people could run their own government; hence his contribution is significant.