Remembering – great freedom fighter Bhagat Singh

Hi all,

Today we are remembering our great freedom fighter who sacrificed for our nation. “Bhagat Singh’s sacrifice, a poignant reminder of the price paid for our freedom, his spirit lives on, an eternal flame in the heart of every Indian.

Our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Bhagat Singh

They may kill me, but they cannot kill my ideas. They can crush my body, but they will not be able to crush my spirit.

– Bhagat Singh

About Bhagat Singh

• Bhagat Singh was born on September 28, 1907, in Punjab
• He grew up in a family that believed in freedom and equality for all
• Bhagat Singh’s favorite book was “History of the Russian Revolution” by Leon Trotsky, which inspired his socialist beliefs
• He believed in using non-violence as a political tool but also saw the need for armed struggle when peaceful methods failed.
• Bhagat Singh was known for his sense of humor and loved to play pranks on his friends and family.
• His legacy lives on through movies, books, and songs that tell the story of his courage and determination for a free India.
• When he was young, he was deeply affected by the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy.
• He became a member of a group that wanted India to be free from British rule.
• Bhagat Singh believed that everyone should be treated equally, no matter their religion or background.
• He did a peaceful protest against British laws, but when it turned violent, he had to hide.
• Later, he did a brave protest in the Central Legislative Assembly to make his voice heard.
• He went to jail and started a hunger strike to demand better treatment for prisoners.
• Sadly, Bhagat Singh, along with his friends Rajguru and Sukhdev, were executed on March 23, 1931.
• Even though he was gone, his bravery and love for his country inspired many people.
• Today, we remember him on September 23rd every year and call it Shaheed Diwas, to honor his sacrifice.

If the deaf are to hear, the sound has to be very loud.

– Bhagat Singh

Bombs and pistols do not make a revolution. The sword of revolution is sharpened on the whetting-stone of ideas

– Bhagat Singh

Some important facts about Bhagat Singh

• He had studied British, European, American, Russian literature at length.
• According to some estimates he had read over 250 books before being arrested.
• In prison, Bhagat Singh and his associates went on a hunger strike to demand access to books and reading materials, emphasizing the importance of intellectual nourishment.
• And in the two years he spent in jail, he read more than 300 books.
• His articles were published in magazines such as Kirti, Akali, Veer Arjun and Pratap.
• At just 13 years old, Bhagat Singh actively participated in the Non-Cooperation Movement against the British, refusing to attend school and urging others to do the same.
• Bhagat Singh wrote extensively on socialism, secularism, and revolution. His essay ‘Why I am an Atheist‘ provides insights into his philosophical beliefs.

Popular slogan by Bhagat Singh

Inquilab Zindabad!

– Bhagat Singh

Which means to “Long Live the Revolution!”

Thank you for reading!!

Have nice day 🙂🙂