Shradhanjali.com. <\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nEarly Life and Background<\/h2>\n
Birth and Family Roots <\/span><\/p>\nBorn on 27 or 28 September 1907 in Banga (then Lyallpur, now in Pakistan) into a patriotic Punjabi Jat Sikh family.<\/p>\n
Father Kishan Singh Sandhu, mother Vidyavati, grandfather Arjan Singh, and uncles Ajit and Swaran Singh were all nationalists.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nEducation and Formative Years Attended Dayanand Anglo Vedic School in Lahore, then National College, founded by Lala Lajpat Rai.<\/p>\n
Thus, he was influenced early on by the Jallianwala Bagh massacre (1919), which galvanised his resolve.<\/p>\n
Major Revolutionary Actions<\/h2>\n
Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru were bent upon inflicting vengeance for Lala Lajpat Rai’s death (17 Nov 1928), caused during a protest against the Simon Commission. He was slain by mistake on December 17, 1928; they had intended to kill James A. Scott till the very end.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For his sins, he absconded from Lahore, disguising himself with a shave and a change of dress and slipping into acts against the law.<\/p>\n
Central Assembly Bombing (1929) On 8 April 1929, Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt threw non-lethal bombs in the Central Legislative Assembly in Delhi, shouting “Inquilab Zindabad” (“Long live the revolution”). They surrendered voluntarily to draw attention to British oppression.<\/p>\n
Hunger Strike and Public Support. While in prison, Singh led a hunger strike demanding political prisoner status. This brought national attention and widespread public support, and the strike, begun in June of 1929, became a testament to Singh’s valour.<\/p>\n
Revolutionary Path<\/h2>\n
Naujawan Bharat Sabha & HSRA<\/strong><\/p>\nIn 1923 co\u2011founded Naujawan Bharat Sabha<\/strong> (Youth Association) in Lahore. Later played a key role in the Hindustan\u00a0Socialist Republican Association<\/strong> (HSRA), renamed from HRA to reflect socialist ideals.<\/span><\/p>\nRead revolutionary literature\u2014Tilak, Lenin, Marxist texts\u2014and wrote for Sikh\u2011Punjabi\/Urdu newspapers under socialist thought.<\/span><\/p>\nMartyrdom and Final Days<\/h2>\n
Sentencing and Execution Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev were condemned to death and hanged on 23 March 1931 in the Lahore Central Jail, around 7.30 in the evening.<\/p>\n
Cremation and Martyrs’ Memorial. The bodies were cremated that night at Hussainiwala by the Sutlej River. Subsequently, the site evolved into the Hussainiwala National Martyrs Memorial (India side).<\/p>\n
Ideology & Writings<\/h2>\n
Rationalism & Atheism In Interning in the ‘Why I Am an Atheist’ (1930), he portrayed a critical philosophical journey from romantic idealism to the rationalist socialist approach: he criticised superstition and celebrity culture. <\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/shradhanjali.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-55-300x225.png\")
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Vision of a Just Society Singh not only dreamed of freedom from colonial bondage but also of social equality, workers’ rights, and secular justice. He used writing as a medium for spreading these ideas among the youth.<\/p>\n
Reputation & Relationships Retained strong trust with the party leadership, including PM Narendra Modi. Appreciated for his organisational skills and worker coordination. <\/span><\/p>\nLegacy & Inspiration<\/h2>\n
And Wrongs Made Right, this country falls under a national hero youth icon. Revered as Shaheed-e-Azam throughout the length and breadth of India, his bravery inspired many young Indians and freedom workers. The slogan “Inquilab Zindabad” resounded as a rallying slogan in Satyendra’s novel.<\/p>\n
Annual Remembrance 23 March is commemorated as Shaheedi Diwas, a national memorialised day. Events, poetry, music, and tributes from various institutes occur at times. Users also share memories and condolences on Shradhanjali.<\/p>\n