Shaheed Bhagat Singh's birth anniversary on 28 Sept: All you need to know about the freedom fighter
₹60,000 to secure his release. As his love for the country was his top priority, Bhagat Singh ran away from home to participate in India’s freedom struggle. After witnessing the brutal beating and death of Lala Lajpat Rai, Bhagat Singh and his fellow revolutionaries pledged to take revenge.
Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru targeted John P. Saunders (who was mistaken for James A. Scott) police officer responsible for Lala’s death.
All three revolutionaries were executed in secrecy on 23 March 1931, even before their trial on 24 March. Their deaths shook the whole country and left a deep void in the hearts of the people. His sacrifice and resilience continue to inspire people of different ages.
His legacy serves as a reminder to the youth to stand up against the wrong and fight for justice. Bhagat Singh was a staunch advocate of socialism. He believed in a society where wealth and resources were shared equally.
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