Bhagat Singh was sentenced to death and hanged on March 23, 1931, along with his co-defendants Sukhdev and Rajguru. The hanging was a turning point in India's struggle for independence, galvanizing public opinion against British colonial rule. Bhagat Singh's bravery and sacrifice earned him the status of a national hero, and his legacy continues to inspire Indians to this day.
To understand the legend, we must first visit the blood-soaked soil of Lyallpur (now in Pakistan). Born into a family of freedom fighters—his father, Kishan Singh, and uncle, Ajit Singh, were jailed for protesting the Colonization Bill—young Bhagat Singh grew up listening to revolutionary ballads (Vande Mataram) rather than lullabies.
As we commemorate Bhagat Singh's sacrifice, let us recall his iconic statements:
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