PERSONALITY
IN NEWS : BHAGAT SINGH
Birth
and Childhood
- Born: September
28, 1907, in Banga, Punjab (now in Pakistan).
- Family: Deeply
involved in the freedom struggle, influenced by the Ghadar Movement and
Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Involvement
in Freedom Struggle
- Joined HSRA: Hindustan
Socialist Republican Association to fight British rule.
- Simon
Commission Protest (1928): Protested against the Commission;
Lala Lajpat Rai was killed during the protest.
- Assembly
Bombing (1929):
Threw non-lethal bombs in the Central Legislative Assembly to protest
repressive laws.
- Lahore
Conspiracy Case:
Arrested for killing J.P. Saunders to avenge Lala Lajpat Rai's death.
- Hunger Strike: Fought for
better treatment and rights for political prisoners in jail.
Martyrdom
- Executed: On March
23, 1931, along with Rajguru and Sukhdev.
- Impact: Their
sacrifice inspired a stronger push for India’s independence.
Ideology
and Legacy
- Socialist and
Secular:
Believed in equal wealth distribution and harmony among religions.
- Committed to
Non-Violence:
Personally committed to non-violence, despite violent protests.
- Icon of
Sacrifice:
His slogan "Inquilab Zindabad" still resonates today.
- Role Model: Continues
to inspire youth to bring change to society.
- Cultural
Impact:
His life has been depicted in books, films, and documentaries.
Notable
Writings
- Why I Am an
Atheist:
Explained his atheistic beliefs and rejection of religious dogma.
- To Young
Political Workers: Encouraged discipline and dedication in the
freedom struggle.
- Jail Notebook:
Reflections, quotes, and thoughts during imprisonment.
- Other
Writings:
Letters from jail expressing love for his country and the freedom
movement.
Legacy
in Literature
- Influence: Inspired
many literary works, books, poems, and plays.