The editor of the journal ‘Bengali’ during the Swadeshi Movement was Surendranath Banerjee.
Surendranath Banerjee was one of the early nationalist leaders of India and a strong supporter of political reforms and national awakening. The journal ‘Bengali’ served as an influential nationalist newspaper that voiced strong opposition to British policies, particularly during the Swadeshi Movement of 1905, which arose in response to the Partition of Bengal by Lord Curzon.
Through this journal, Banerjee spread awareness about the importance of boycotting foreign goods, promoting indigenous industries, and encouraging national unity. His writings inspired people to adopt the spirit of self-reliance and patriotism. The newspaper became a powerful medium for mobilizing public opinion against colonial rule and played a significant role in strengthening the freedom movement in Bengal and other parts of India.
Thus, the journal ‘Bengali’ under the editorship of Surendranath Banerjee became an important voice of nationalism during the Swadeshi Movement.