Bhagat Singh was an influential revolutionary during the Indian independence movement who did not believe in Gandhi's ideology of non-violence. At age 23, he was sentenced to death along with Rajguru and Sukhdev for their revolutionary acts, which helped awaken India's youth to fight for independence. Mahatma Gandhi was the iconic leader of the independence movement who used non-violent campaigns like the Dandi March and Quit India Movement. Through his moral leadership and campaigns of non-violence, he helped India achieve independence. Subhash Chandra Bose was a believer in Swami Vivekananda's teachings who rebelled against the British as a student. As the founder of the Indian National

1. 1. Bhagat Singh
Bhagat Singh is rightly considered to be the most influential revolutionary
during the Independence movement for India. When we think of all the martyrs
who gave away their life for the pride and honor of their motherland, we often
remember “Shaheed” Bhagat Singh. From seeking revenge on Lala Lajpat
Rai’s death and 1929 assembly bomb throwing incident to the 116 days fast in
jail, Singh was not a believer in Gandhian ideology of Satyagraha and non-
violence. At the age of 23 Singh was sentenced to death along with Rajguru
and Sukhdev while all three of them kissed the rope, put it around their neck
themselves and died for the sake of Bharat Mata. Singh’s death proved to be an
awakening for the youth of the nation which got committed to make India the
Independent India.
2. Mahatma Gandhi
The man whose picture we see every day on the currency of this country, the Father of the Nation,
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an iconic personality. His gave up everything to make India a free
and independent country. Mahatma was a believer in non-violence and a man with very strong morals and
values. His countless contributions to the country includes his efforts towards easing poverty, expanding
women rights, ending untouchability and above all, bringing Swaraj- Self-rule. Gandhi led movement and
campaigns like Dandi Salt March, Quit India Movement, Non Cooperation Movement, Satyagraha among
many others. If it wasn’t for this old man, India would have continued to live under colonial rule for
atleast a few more years.

2. 3. Subhash Chandra Bose
Another great freedom fighter was Subhash Chandra Bose who was the founder of Indian
National Army, more popularly known as “Azad Hind Fauj”. Subhash Chandra Bose was a
believer in Swami Vivekananda’s teachings and had a patriotic zeal even as a student. During his
days in Calcutta University, he had beat one of his British professors who made a racist remark
over Indian students. Bose was a rebel and he joined the Indian National Congress and later
became its president.
“Tum mujhe khoon do, main tumhe azadi dunga” (You give me blood, and I promise you
freedom). These are the ever famous words said by Netaji in his speech which motivated a large
number of Indians to take up intense and serious actions towards freeing their motherland from
colonial powers.
4. Chandra Shekhar Azad
When it comes to remembering the powerful souls who gave away their life to see India getting
independence Chandra Shekhar Azad is a sure name. One of the greatest freedom fighters and a
revolutionary, Chandra Shekhar Azad was committed to free India by any means. First

3. participating in Gandhi’s non cooperation
movement, Azad later implemented the use
of arms for the struggle of freedom. The
unforgettable contributions by Azad include
establishment of Hindustan Socialist
Republic Association, mentoring and
encouraging other young revolutionaries
like Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev and
establishment of Jhansi camp. Chandra
Shekhar Azad loathed the British rule to
such extent that he ended his life by
shooting himself because he preferred dying
with pride rather than by the hands of British police.
5. Jawahar Lal Nehru
The first Prime Minister of independent India Jawahar Lal
Nehru hasn’t gained much recognition as a freedom fighter
which he deserves. Born into a political family Jawahar
Lal Nehru spent most of his educational years in England
but then returned to India as the struggle for freedom had
been on his mind for a long time. Nehru was a staunch
Gandhian. He believed in Satyagraha and was keen on
adapting the non-violent methods for the freedom struggle.
Jawahar Lal Nehru actively took part in the non-
cooperation movement in 1920 and then the Civil
Disobedience Movement. The last days of freedom
struggle saw vigorous campaigns by Nehru and ultimately
he took the responsibility as a Prime Minister of India to build a new nation with a successful
economy.