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The author of ‘Padatik’ is

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Answer options

  1. Sukanta Bhattacharyay
  2. Kazi Nazrul Islam
  3. Arun Mitra
  4. Subhash Mukhopadhyay

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Subhash Mukhopadhyay

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: D. Subhash Mukhopadhyay 📚 Explanation: 'Padatik' (The Foot Soldier) is the first collection of poems by the renowned Bengali poet Subhash Mukhopadhyay, published in 1940. it marked a major shift in Bengali poetry toward social and political themes. Mukhopadhyay was a pioneer of the modern 'people’s poetry' movement. His work is celebrated for its powerful voice and its dedication to the struggles of the common man.