12 facts about Sardar Bhagat Singh are presented below.
- Early Years and Education: Born on September 27, 1907, in Lyallpur (now in Pakistan), Bhagat Singh hailed from a family deeply rooted in the freedom movement. He received his schooling at Dayanand Anglo-Vedic High School and pursued further studies at National College in Lahore.
- Shift in Ideology: Initially embracing Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violence, Bhagat Singh later leaned towards Marxism, drawing inspiration from revolutionary thinkers such as Lenin, Trotsky, and Bakunin.
- Formation of Revolutionary Groups: In 1926, Bhagat Singh founded the Naujawan Bharat Sabha, dedicated to the liberation of India from British rule. Subsequently, he played a pivotal role in the formation of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Army (HSRA), alongside notable revolutionaries like Bismil and Azad.
- Fight Against Oppression: The death of Lala Lajpat Rai during a protest ignited Bhagat Singh’s resolve to oppose British oppression. Alongside Sukhdev and Rajguru, he orchestrated the assassination of J.P. Saunders, a British police officer, though their intended target was James Scott.
- Defiant Acts of Resistance: Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt’s bombing of the Central Legislative Assembly in 1929 was a bold statement against oppressive British laws. Despite causing minimal harm, they chose to face arrest rather than flee the scene.
- Trial and Incarceration: Bhagat Singh and Dutt’s trial garnered widespread attention and they were sentenced to life imprisonment. Even in confinement, Bhagat Singh continued his fight, demanding equal treatment for political prisoners.
- Demand for Prisoners’ Rights: Bhagat Singh’s hunger strikes and protests in prison highlighted the plight of political detainees and exposed the injustices of colonial rule.
- Martyrdom and Legacy: Alongside Rajguru and Sukhdev, Bhagat Singh was executed on March 23, 1931. Their sacrifice galvanized the nation and propelled the struggle for independence to new heights.
- Inspiration for Generations: Bhagat Singh’s unwavering commitment to the cause of freedom and his fearlessness in the face of adversity continue to inspire millions of Indians, serving as a beacon of courage and resilience.
- Commemoration: March 23 is observed as ‘Shaheed Diwas’ across India, honoring the sacrifice of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev, and reaffirming the nation’s commitment to the ideals they fought and died for.
- Slogan: “Inquilab Zindabad” (Long Live the Revolution)
- Books: “Why I am an Atheist” by Bhagat Singh and “The Jail Notebook and Other Writings” by Bhagat Singh
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