Bhagat Singh: An Unsung Hero of Political Journalism

Bhagat Singh was considered to be one of the most famous revolutionaries of the Bharatiya Independence movement. For this reason, he is often referred to as ‘Shaheed’ (martyr) Bhagat Singh. At such a young age, if anyone was smiling just before being hanged to death, it was Martyr Bhagat Singh. His uncle, Sardar Ajit Singh, as well as his father, were great freedom fighters, so he grew up in a patriotic atmosphere. 

Birth: 28th September 1907, Punjab

Death: Hanged in the early hours of 23rd March 1931.

INSIGHTS OF BHAGAT SINGH'S LIFE

• Bhagat Singh was one of the most prominent and renowned freedom fighters of India.
• He was a socialist revolutionary who bravely fought for the independence of the country.
• He was born in September 1907 in Banga village in Punjab (now in Pakistan) to a Sikh family.
• His father’s name was Kishan Singh and his mother’s name was Vidyavati.
• Some of his family members were active participants in the Indian independence movement, while others had been part of Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s army.
• He was a strong supporter of the Swadeshi Movement.
• In later years, his trust in non-violence withered. He began to believe that only an armed rebellion could bring independence. He was also highly influenced by Lala Lajpat Rai.
• When Lala Lajpat Rai died from injuries sustained in a lathi charge ordered by a British police superintendent, Bhagat Singh decided to avenge his death.
• He, along with his associates, was charged and found guilty of killing a British police officer.
• Bhagat Singh was hanged on 23 March 1931 in Lahore along with his associates, Shivaram Rajguru and Sukh