Bhagat Singh 114th birth anniversary: his contribution to India’s freedom struggle

At the age of 23, Bhagat Singh, a revolutionary freedom fighter, was hanged by the British. He became a national hero of the Indian liberation struggle against colonial rule because of his early execution. Many believe Shaheed Bhagat Singh to be one of India’s first Marxists.

On September 27, 1907, in the Lyallpur district of Pakistan, the revolutionary leader Bhagat Singh was born to a Sikh family. He grew up in a household that was involved in the liberation struggle, which is why he was captivated to India’s independence movement at such a young age.

He was affected by the Jallianwala Bagh massacre (1919) and the brutality against unarmed Akali protestors at Nankana Sahib because he backed Mahatma Gandhi in the Non-Cooperation Movement (1921). He was an atheist who was opposed to capitalism.

Bhagat Singh contribution to India’s freedom struggle

In 1926, Bhagat Singh established the Naujawan Bharat Sabha to inspire peasants and labourers to fight British authority. He was the organization’s secretary.

Along with Sukhdev, Chandrasekhar Azad, and others, he founded the Hindustan Socialist Association (HSRA) in 1928.

Bhagat Singh also exacted vengeance for his buddy Lala Lajpat Rai’s murder, which turned out to be an accident and formed part of the Lahore Conspiracy Case. He fled to Lahore after the conspiracy.

Bhagat Singh’s lesser-known facts include:

Singh appeared in various plays throughout his undergraduate years, including Rana Pratap and Bharat-Durdasha. He was also praised for his ability to act.

Bhagat Singh’s parents wanted him to marry and settle down when he was younger, but he fled away to Kanpur.

Bhagat Singh fasted for 116 days while imprisoned. Despite his fast, he was able to do daily chores such as reading, writing books, going to court every day, and even singing.

Singh developed the renowned patriotic slogan “Inquilab Zindabad,” which later became the liberation movement’s rallying cry.

When Bhagat Singh’s mother visited him in prison, he was said to be laughing hysterically. Everyone in his immediate vicinity was taken aback. He was thought to be near death by the majority of them.

Bhagat Singh was hanged one hour before the official time on March 23, 1931, the day of his execution. According to reports, the revolutionary commander smiled as he was hanged.

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