In spite of objections from his father-in-law, Pratap went to Kolkata in 1906 to attend the Congress session, and met several leaders involved in the Swadeshi movement, deciding to promote small industries with indigenous goods and local artisans.
In spite of objections from his father-in-law, Raja Mahendra Pratap went to Kolkata in 1906 to attend the Congress session and met several leaders involved in the Swadeshi movement. He decided to promote small industries with indigenous goods and local artisans.