Bhagat Singh was one of the biggest names of the revolutionaries who took part in the Indian Nationalist Movement, he interacted with many revolutionary factions and made significant contributions to the movement. He took birth on 27th September 1907 in Banga of Lyallpur district, which is currently located in Pakistan, and died at the small age of 23 only; he was hanged by the British Government in 1931. His father’s name was Kishan Singh and her mother was Vidyawati. The family of Bhagat Singh was already filled up with the freedom fighters as his two uncles were freedom warriors. The presence of revolutionaries in his home left a great impact of revolution on Bhagat Singh from his childhood and he was greatly influenced by the thoughts of Kartar Singh Sarabha and Lala Lajpat Rai. Bhagat Singh was a good writer and spokesperson also, he wrote for many publications.
When Bhagat Singh Jayanti is Celebrated?
For Indian people, Bhagat Singh is a real hero and freedom fighter who sacrificed his life happily for the sake of his motherland, his birthday on 27th September is commemorated as Bhagat Singh Jayanti and every Indian remembers his contribution and gives tribute to him on this auspicious day.
On 23rd March 1931, Bhagat Singh sacrificed his life for the liberation of Indian people, so the Indian government issued 23rd March as the Martyrdom Day or Shaheed Diwas.
How is Bhagat Singh Jayanti Celebrated?
The Birth anniversary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh is honored as the Bhagat Singh Jayanti with tremendous passion and revolutionary zeal by the people of India. The President, Prime Minister and everyone of India, pay an emotional respect to the son of Mother India who lost his life for the sake of his nation. They offer flowers to their statues and soldiers pay salute to them.
Various programs and functional activities are organized at different levels in schools, social organizations, and public places. In Schools, his contribution and efforts are applauded and honored through speeches by Principal, Teachers, and Students. On this auspicious day, the Prime Minister draws the attention of the Indian youngsters to hold Bhagat Singh’s principles and merits in order to become a devoted and loyal citizen.
Why is Bhagat Singh Jayanti Celebrated?
Bhagat Singh Jayanti is commemorated in order to pay a heartful and patriotic tribute to the son of India. He sacrificed his life with a smile while fighting against British rule for the freedom of Indian people, he was just 23 years old when he was hanged by the British government. He was not only a freedom warrior, but he also symbolized a new style of thought that inspired Indians to fight for their independence. Following his death, the country’s people awaken and fight British authority with more zeal and strength.
Significance of Bhagat Singh Jayanti
There is a great significance of Bhagat Singh Jayanti in Indian people because he along with his two colleagues gave up his life and hanged for the love and freedom of India. On the 23rd March every year, Indian people honor Martyrdom Day (Shaheed Diwas), all the three freedom fighters Bhagar Singh, Shukdev and Rajguru dedicated their lives with a smile on their face. Their journey of life teaches us the loyalty and patriotism for our country.
Bhagat Singh was a follower of Lala Lajpat Rai and he was greatly impacted by him. After the death of Lala Lajpat Rai, he was disturbed and wanted to take revenge from the British government, so they killed a British junior police officer John Saundres at Lahore in 1928. Afterward, they exploded bonds in the central assembly in Delhi but they did not run and surrendered. After 2 years of imprisonment, all the three of them were hanged till death by the British government on 23rd March 1931.
Legend of Bhagat Singh Jayanti
Bhagat Singh was a freedom fighter and he was born in a village Banga which is situated in Lyallpur district of Lahore. Because his relatives were active in numerous campaigns against British authority, the environment in the Bhagat Singh home was already saturated with revolutionary sentiments. Following the tragedy of Jallianwala Bagh, Bhagat Singh was revolutionized and engaged in Mahatma Gandhi’s Non-Violence movement. But he did not support Gandhi’s policy of non-violence, so he left it and joined the team of Chandra Shekar Azad. Then his name came in Kakori Kand in which Azad and other revolutionaries were involved.
Later, he intended to assassinate a police officer implicated in the murder of Lala Lajpat Rai in order to take revenge and strengthen their movement. Chandra Shekar Azad aided him in his decision to shoot him. Later in 1929, they detonated explosives in Delhi’s central assembly, with the aim of expanding their message and spreading it throughout India. They surrendered and were charged with murdering a police officer after completing two years in jail. On March 23, 1931, Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev were all condemned to death by the British authorities, which we mark as Martyrdom Day.