Bhagat Singh stands tall as one of the legendary heroes in the struggle of India for independence as his courage, patriotism and willingness to make sacrifices were unparalleled. Singh is one of the most distinguished revolutionaries in Indian history whose life and achievements are honoured by the people today as he was born on the 28th of September in the year 1907 and this day is also celebrated in the memories of the tireless struggle undertaken by Singh against British Colonialism. His speeches, fearless actions and his fight to the death to serve his nation made him one of the most respected revolutionaries in India.
Bhagat Singh was born on September 28, 1907. He hailed from Banga which is situated in the Lyallpur district. His mother was a teacher while his father worked as a farmer; both of them belonged to a politically profound family which greatly impacted Singh. His family fought for independence with Singh’s father and multiple uncles leading the fight, hence, from a very young age, Singh understood the pain of Indian families and had a vision to free India from the never-ending era of Colonial rulers.
Singh Singh’s revolution for politics seems to have been initiated during his schooling. An event that triggered his massive anger towards the British Raj was the Jalianwallah Bagh, which bloodily killed hundreds of innocent citizens and ended up becoming a master amass murder. This incident meant that his anger grew against the Britishers who then became the rulers of India and it ultimately led to a series of radical changes within him which led him towards revolutionary ideas.
Bhagat Singh’s Revolutionary Activities
Bhagat Singh had the cognition that independence could not be achieved from the strong arm of British oppression through non-violence alone. He became a member of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) and worked with fellow revolutionaries like Chandrashekhar Azad. Bhagat Singh also helped in planning and organizing the protests, wrote revolutionary articles and preached the concepts of socialism as a way of bringing equity and eliminating oppression.
In 1928, Bhagat Singh allegedly became involved in the assassination of British police officer J.P. Saunders. This act was intended to avenge the death of Indian nationalist leader Lala Lajpat Rai who died as a result of injuries sustained during a police baton charge. After the assassination, Singh went into hiding but still managed to influence many revolutionaries throughout the country.
Bhagat Singh’s Bombing of the Central Assembly
On April 8, 1929, Bhagat Singh, together with Batukeshwar Dutt threw non-lethal bombs into the Central Legislative Assembly in New Delhi In this case, no injury was intended and no injury was caused, this was to draw attention to the British oppression through nefarious legislation. Bhagat Singh and Dutt stood and shouted slogans like ‘Inquilab Zindabad’ and other such and gave themselves up to the authorities.
Martyrdom of Bhagat Singh
Bhagat Singh embraced the death sentence handed to him during his trial as he felt it was a means to attain freedom for his nation and became a martyr. It was evident that regardless of his sentence, Bhagat remained indifferent, calm, and composed, taking the time to read, write and often fast to protest against the barbaric circumstances around him. On the 23rd of March 1931, alongside Rajguru and Sukhdev, Singh was executed in Lahore Jail. Their sacrifice ushered in an outburst of nationalism throughout India.
Legacy of Bhagat Singh
Bhagat Singh’s existence and his influence are a source of inspiration to many people even to this day. His writings, photos, and such have become icons of fortitude and defiance. It may be a photo that decorates the wall of someone’s home or a picture that gets posted on someone’s social media, Bhagat Singh is looked up to and serves as an inspiration. A good number of places like schools, roads, and other monuments are named after him including Bhagat Singh Nagar District also located in Punjab.
Bhagat Singh’s Relevance Today
Most people around the world can relate to what Bhagat Singh stood for as he always emphasized equality, justice, and helping others without any selfish motives. His writings, speeches, and day-to-day activities have always revolved around the importance of the masses and taking a stand against injustices. He is a firm believer in social reforms, secularism, and education which makes him an idol for many generations to come.
Conclusion
There is more to Bhagat Singh than meets the eye, for alongside the epithet Shaheed Bhagat Singh there is his revolutionary spirit, vision and fight for a free and fair India. His zeal and his sacrifice are constant reminders of the struggle that was carved out for our nation. In the coming days as we observe the birthday of Bhagat Singh, we ought to bear in mind that it is not the celebration that needs to be done, but the chiselling of the idealstoo create a world that is just, fair and free. His famous quote, ‘It is easier to kill individual than to kill ideas,’ does provide some direction for people who have the will to change the world for the better.