BHAGAT SINGH
Bhagat Singh was born on September 28, 1907, to a Sikh family in the village of Banga in the Punjab region of India. His father, Kishan Singh, was a revolutionary himself and his mother, Vidyavati, was a pious lady. Bhagat Singh was brought up in a patriotic and dynamic environment, which molded him into a fearless and motivated young man.
At a young age, Bhagat Singh became interested in revolutionary ideologies and joined the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) in 1923. He later became a leader and co-founder of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) in 1928, which aimed to overthrow British imperialism in India.
In 1928, the British government passed the Public Safety Bill and the Trade Disputes Bill, which greatly restricted the freedom of Indian citizens. Bhagat Singh and his comrades decided to take action and planned a bombing at the Central Legislative Assembly in Delhi on April 8, 1929. The bombing was not aimed at injuring anyone, but to protest against the public safety and trade dispute bills. Bhagat Singh and his comrades were arrested and put on trial.
During the trial, Bhagat Singh and his comrades used the court as a platform to spread the message of revolution to the masses. He always maintained that the bombings were intentional, and he was not afraid to die. On March 23, 1931, Bhagat Singh along with his fellow revolutionaries Rajguru and Sukhdev were hanged in the Lahore jail. Their execution led to widespread protests and revolts throughout the country.
Bhagat Singh’s sacrifice and bravery have made him an iconic figure in the Indian independence movement. His writings and speeches have inspired generations of young Indians to fight for their freedom and rights. He is respected and remembered as a martyr who gave his life for the cause of the nation.
Bhagat Singh, along with his fellow revolutionaries, planned and executed the Parliament Attack on April 8, 1929. The attack was carried out to protest against the Public Safety Bill and the Trade Disputes Bill that were being introduced in the Central Legislative Assembly.
On the day of the attack, Bhagat Singh, accompanied by Batukeshwar Dutt, entered the Central Legislative Assembly and threw bombs in the chamber. The bombs, however, did not cause any major damage, and there were no casualties. Bhagat Singh and Dutt were arrested immediately after the attack.
During the trial, Bhagat Singh and his comrades used the courtroom as a platform to raise their voices against British imperialism and colonialism. They refused to plead for mercy and used the opportunity to propagate their revolutionary ideals.
Bhagat Singh, along with Shivaram Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar, were convicted and sentenced to death. They were hanged on March 23, 1931, in Lahore jail. Their martyrdom has inspired generations of Indians to fight for freedom and justice.
The Parliament Attack carried out by Bhagat Singh and his comrades remains a significant event in the history of India’s freedom struggle. It demonstrated the courage and determination of the Indian people to resist British oppression and fight for their rights and freedoms.