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Gopalchandra Mukhopadhyay (1913–2005), popularly known as Gopal Patha or Gopal Pantha, was an Indian businessman. who is known for raising a group called the Armed Indian National Army [1] to protect Hindus during the Calcutta riots of 1946.

Gopal was born in a Bengali Hindu family in Malanga Lane, Boubazar, Kolkata. He was the nephew of the revolutionary Nukum Chandra Mukhopadhyay. During his childhood, he earned the nickname 'Pantha', as his family ran a butcher's shop on College Street. When he grew up, he took over the running of the butcher shop. As part of his business, he regularly interacted with Muslim traders. According to historian Sandeep Banerjee, Gopal expressed no bitterness against Muslims.

On August 16, 1946, on the Day of Direct Struggle declared by the Muslim League for the creation of Pakistan , Gopal and his Indian National Army were hailed by many as saviors and heroes during the Calcutta riots. [10] Later in his life, Gopal became a social activist and ran a charity called the National Relief Center for Destitutes. He started a Kali Puja in his area. Every year during Puja celebrations in Calcutta, many people come to visit the famous Puja started by him. [11] In 2014, Hindu Solidarity commemorated Gopal Pantha's centenary. [12]