Praneil Chandra is a dedicated Girmit researcher and an influential voice in the exploration of colonial history in New Zealand, Fiji, and India. As the host of Manukau Indian FM, he has provided a platform for numerous international speakers to shed light on the often-overlooked subject of Girmit or slavery by another name.
Praneil’s personal connection to Girmit is profound, as his great grandfather served as a girmitiya when he was only 6 years old. Beginning his journey into indentured labor at such a tender age, his great grandfather’s experiences undoubtedly shaped Praneil’s understanding and passion for this historical subject.