Bhagat Singh 116th Birth Anniversary: Celebrating the Legacy of a Revolutionary Hero -28 SEPTEMBER 2023

 

BHAGAT SINGH 116TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY: Bhagat Singh, one of the most revered martyrs of the Indian independence movement, was born on September 28, 1907, in Banga, Punjab (present-day Pakistan). He was a fearless revolutionary who dedicated his life to the cause of freedom. Singh’s courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to his ideals continue to inspire people around the world.

On his 116th birth anniversary today on Thursday, September 28, we celebrate his legacy and pay homage to his supreme sacrifice. 

His birth anniversary is celebrated across the country with high spirits.

Full of fiery spirits and a deep longing for freedom, Bhagat Singh dedicated his life to fighting against British colonial rule.

At the young age of 23, he was sentenced to death by the British government in the Lahore conspiracy case on 23 March 1931. 

At the age of 12, Bhagat Singh had seen the JallianwalaBagh massacre, after that he took a vow to free India from Britishers.

He was a member of the Hindustan Republican Association.

Once, Bhagat Singh’s father Kishen Singh had to pay a hefty sum of ₹60,000 to secure his release. As his love for the country was his top priority, Bhagat Singh ran away from home to participate in India’s freedom struggle.

After witnessing the brutal beating and death of Lala Lajpat Rai, Bhagat Singh and his fellow revolutionaries pledged to take revenge. Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru targeted John P. Saunders (who was mistaken for James A. Scott) police officer responsible for Lala’s death.

All three revolutionaries were executed in secrecy on 23 March 1931, even before their trial on 24 March. Their deaths shook the whole country and left a deep void in the hearts of the people.

His sacrifice and resilience continue to inspire people of different ages.

His legacy serves as a reminder to the youth to stand up against the wrong and fight for justice.

Bhagat Singh was a staunch advocate of socialism. He believed in a society where wealth and resources were shared equally. He was also attracted to anarchist and Marxist ideologies.