Bhagat Singh: Revolutionary Icon's 117th Birth Anniversary

Bhagat Singh, born on September 28, 1907, in Banga, Punjab, Pakistan, was a revolutionary icon who joined the freedom movement at a young age. He was involved in the assassination of British officer J.P. Saunders in 1928.

Early Life and Path to Revolution

Born on September 28, 1907, in Banga, Punjab (now in Pakistan)
Raised in a patriotic Sikh family with a deep sense of nationalism
Witnessed the Jallianwala Bagh massacre at age 12, sparking his revolutionary spirit
Joined the freedom movement at a young age, influenced by socialist and anarchist ideologies
Member of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA)
Multilingual: fluent in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, and English

Key Revolutionary Acts and Martyrdom

Involved in the assassination of British officer J.P. Saunders in 1928
Participated in the symbolic bombing of the Central Legislative Assembly in Delhi in 1929
Arrested and gained public sympathy through a hunger strike in prison
Executed by hanging on March 23, 1931, at the age of 23, along with Sukhdev and Rajguru
Execution carried out in secrecy, a day before the scheduled trial

Ideological Foundations and Legacy

Advocated for complete independence from British rule
Strong proponent of socialism and equitable distribution of wealth
Wrote extensively on subjects like communalism, inequality, religion, and right to protest
Became a symbol of resistance against colonial rule and inspiration for future generations
Revered as "Shaheed-e-Azam" (Great Martyr) in Urdu and Punjabi
Admired across political spectrum, from communists to right-wing Hindu nationalists

Bhagat Singh Jayanti: Significance and Celebrations

Celebrated annually on September 28th, marking his birth anniversary
2024 marks the 117th birth anniversary of Bhagat Singh
Day of remembrance for his extraordinary courage and dedication to freedom
Nationwide celebrations through various events, discussions, and programs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute, emphasizing Singh's selfless dedication
PM urges citizens to cultivate the same passion for the nation
Serves as a reminder of the power of youth in shaping the nation's future

Quotes and Writings

Some notable quotes and writings by Bhagat Singh:

"Inquilab Zindabad!" (Long live the revolution!)
"Life is dear, but freedom is dearer"
"The ultimate goal of revolution is to establish a socialist order"

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