Bhagat Singh was born in 1907 in the town of Banga in the Faisalabad district (previously called Lyallpur), now in the Punjab province of Pakistan.
India is celebrating 'Shaheed Diwas' today to mark the death anniversary of Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Hari Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar, the revolutionary leaders who were hanged at Lahore Central Jail in Lahore on March 23, 1931. Bhagat Singh, the charismatic socialist freedom fighter, was born in the Banga village of Faisalabad district (previously called Lyallpur), now in the Punjab province of Pakistan, in 1907. His two acts of violence against the British and subsequent executive at the age of 23 made him a folk hero of the Indian independence movement.
Singh became active in the Indian freedom movement at a young age after leaving formal education at the age of thirteen. He left home for Kanpur after his parents tried to marry him off.
In December 1928, Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru plotted the assassination of Police Superintendent James Scott in Lahore to avenge the death of Lala Lajpat Rai, the nationalist leader of the notorious Lal-Bal-Pal trio. In a case of mistaken identity, Assistant Police Superintendent John Saunders was shot and killed. To avoid arrest, Singh escaped to Calcutta after shaving off his beard and cutting his hair.
In April 1929, Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt dropped bombs on the Central Assembly Hall in Delhi and raised the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad!" They were later arrested. Singh and his revolutionary comrades Rajguru and Sukhdev were hanged on March 23, 1931 in the Lahore Conspiracy case.
The central and state governments have organized various events to pay tribute to the revolutionary leaders of India's struggle for independence. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann declared a holiday on March 23, saying the decision was made to allow as many people from across the state to pay their tributes to the great martyrs at Khatkar Kalan and Hussainiwala. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced that his government's next school to prepare students for the armed forces will be named after Bhagat Singh. The school will be built on a 14-acre campus in Jharoda Kalan with state-of-the-art facilities.
Shaheed Bhagat Singh Quotes: Born on September 28, 1907, to Kishan Singh and Vidyavati, Bhagat Singh is remembered for his extraordinary courage and heroism. Widely known as Balwant, Ranjit and Vidhrohi, he stood out for his bravery and exceptional patriotism.
March 23 is observed as Shaheed Diwas to commemorate the sacrifice made by three freedom fighters – Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar, for their contribution to India’s independence from the British colonial rule. It was he who popularized the phrase ‘Inquilab Zindabad (long live revolution) during the pre-Independence era.
On his death anniversary, here are some of his soul-stirring quotes that continue to add passion and fuel to the love we harbour for our country and countrymen.
Bhagat Singh was born on September 28, 1907, to Kishan Singh and Vidyavati.
His philosophies and zeal for life continue to inspire and motivate even today.
He was also good with words and had an interest in literature.
He is remembered for his extraordinary courage and heroism. (Designed by Nidhi Mishra/ Indian Express)
Some of his pseudonyms were Balwant, Ranjit and Vidhrohi. (Designed by Nidhi Mishra/ Indian Express)
“The aim of life is no more to control the mind, but to develop it harmoniously; not to achieve salvation hereafter, but to make the best use of it here below.” ― Bhagat Singh
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