Freedom Park, Bengaluru

Freedom Park is located in the Central Business District of the city of Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. It was formerly the Central Jail.^[1]

Entrance to Freedom Park

It was opened to the public in November 2008. A part of it has been allotted for protests.^[2]

When a state of emergency was proclaimed in India in 1975, several opposition leaders including Atal Bihari Vajpayee and L.K. Advani were arrested and jailed at this venue.^[3]

It also hosted the India Against Corruption (IAC) supported Anna Hazare indefinite fast for governmental action in the enactment of the Lok Pal bill.^[4]

Gallery

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  Sculptures of Freedom Fighters
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  Central Tower, Freedom Park
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  Sculpture of Soldier

See also

• Freedom Park