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1. Bhagat Singh: A
Revolutionary Icon
Bhagat Singh was a revolutionary freedom fighter who played a pivotal
role in India's struggle for independence. His unwavering commitment to
the cause and his untimely death at the age of 23 cemented his legacy as
a revered icon of the Indian independence movement.
by Pratik Agarwal

2. Early Life and Upbringing
1
Childhood
Bhagat Singh was born in 1907 in
Lyallpur, British India (now Faisalabad,
Pakistan). He came from a family with a
strong revolutionary tradition, with his
father and uncles being active
participants in the Indian
independence struggle.
2 Education
Bhagat Singh received his early
education at the Dayanand Anglo-
Vedic School and later attended the
National College in Lahore, where he
developed a keen interest in
revolutionary ideologies and socialist
principles.
3
Political Awakening
As a young man, Bhagat Singh was
deeply influenced by the Ghadar Party
and the Kirti Kisan Party, which
advocated for the independence of
India from British rule through armed
struggle and communist revolution.

3. Involvement in the Indian
Independence Movement
Protest and Rebellion
Bhagat Singh actively
participated in protests and
acts of civil disobedience
against the British
government, including the
throwing of a bomb in the
Central Legislative Assembly
in 1929 to protest the colonial
authorities.
Revolutionary
Ideology
Bhagat Singh's revolutionary
ideology was influenced by
Marxism and anarchism, and
he believed that armed
struggle was necessary to
achieve India's independence
from British rule.
Hunger Strikes
While in prison, Bhagat Singh
went on multiple hunger
strikes to protest the harsh
treatment of political
prisoners and to demand
better living conditions and
fair trials for independence
activists.

4. The Lahore Conspiracy Case
1 Assassination of Saunders
Bhagat Singh and his comrades were
accused of the assassination of
British police officer John Saunders,
which they claimed was a mistaken
identity as their intended target was
the superintendent of police, James
Scott.
2 Arrest and Trial
Bhagat Singh was arrested and put on
trial in the Lahore Conspiracy Case,
where he and his fellow
revolutionaries were charged with
carrying out the bombing in the
Central Legislative Assembly.
3 Defiant Stance
During the trial, Bhagat Singh and his comrades defiantly rejected the authority of
the colonial courts and used the platform to articulate their revolutionary ideals and
demands for India's independence.

5. Execution and Martyrdom
1
Conviction
Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev were convicted and sentenced to death
by the Lahore High Court for their involvement in the Lahore Conspiracy
Case.
2
Execution
On March 23, 1931, the three young revolutionaries were hanged in the Lahore
Jail, becoming martyrs for the Indian independence movement.
3
Aftermath
Bhagat Singh's execution sparked widespread outrage and protests across
India, further galvanizing the nationalist movement and cementing his legacy
as a revered freedom fighter.

6. Legacy and Impact
Inspiration
Bhagat Singh's sacrifice and
unwavering commitment to the
cause of Indian independence
have inspired generations of
revolutionaries and freedom
fighters, making him a revered
icon of the Indian nationalist
movement.
Youth Mobilization
Bhagat Singh's youthful activism
and radical ideology have
resonated with young people in
India, who have continued to
draw inspiration from his
example and carry forward the
fight for social justice and
political change.
Martyrdom
Bhagat Singh's execution at the
age of 23 cemented his status
as a martyr for the Indian
independence movement, and
his legacy has endured as a
symbol of sacrifice and
unwavering commitment to the
cause of freedom.

7. Bhagat Singh's Ideology and Beliefs
Socialism and Communism
Bhagat Singh was deeply influenced by
Marxist and socialist ideologies, and he
believed that the only way to achieve true
independence for India was through a
communist revolution.
Anti-Imperialism
Bhagat Singh was a staunch anti-imperialist
and dedicated his life to the struggle against
British colonial rule, rejecting any
compromise or gradual approach to India's
independence.
Secularism
Bhagat Singh was a firm believer in
secularism and opposed the
communalization of politics, advocating for a
unified, egalitarian, and inclusive vision of
India's independence movement.
Revolutionary Violence
While Bhagat Singh believed in the necessity
of armed struggle, he also advocated for
non-violent civil disobedience and the use of
hunger strikes as a means of protest and
resistance.

8. Remembering a Revolutionary
Name Bhagat Singh
Birth September 27, 1907
Death March 23, 1931
Cause Executed by the British for his involvement in
the Lahore Conspiracy Case
Legacy Revered as a martyr and icon of the Indian
independence movement, inspiring
generations of revolutionaries and activists