Bhagat Singh biography

Introduction-  on hearing the name bhagat Singh, the image of a revolutionary comes to mind who sacrificed his youth for mother India. His passion, his thinking and his opposition against the British rule inspire us even today. Bhagat Singh was was not just a Freedom fighter he was a thinker who considered freedom not just a means to bring social justice. inspired by the spirit of patriotism, he raised his voice against the British rule at a very young age. Be it taking revenge for the death of LALA LAJPAT RAI or throwing a bomb in he Central Assembly every step was a part of a well thought out strategy. Even today Bhagat Singh is an inspiration for the youth of the country. His story is not just about a revolutionary, it is about a always who wanted to give a new look to India.  

Early life- Bhagat Singh was born on 28 September 1907 in BANGA village of Lyallpur district of  Punjab now (now in Pakistan).His father name was KISHAN Singh and mother name was VIDYAVATI. Bhagat Singh was born a patriotic family on the day Bhagat Singh 

was born, his father and uncle were in jail against the British. Bhagat Singh was influenced by the revolution in his family since childhood. When he was only 12 Years old, the JALIAWALA Bagh massacre took place, which shook his heart. He had written in his school garden "British go back". Bhagat Singh started dreaming of becoming a revolutionary at a very Young age. He took admission in Lahore National College, Where his interest grew towards socialism and revolutionary ideas. His Thinking was against the British , but he was also in favor of social reform and equality. Bhagat Singh sharpened his mind by reading books and joined revolutionary organizations.

 

Education and ideological development 

Bhagat Singh was born in 1907, and his primary education started from his village school. Later he studied at the National College of Lahore, which was established by LALA Lajpat Rai. Here he came in contact with patriotic students and revolutionaries. He spent most of his time in the library where he read books of revolutionary thinkers like Karl Marx, Lenin and Mazzini. The development of his ideas was also influenced by the atrocities of the British Raj and incidents like the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. He believed that freedom cannot be achieved by merely raising slogans or praying, but there is a need for an organized, rational and revolutionary movement. His interest grew towards society, where there is equality and justice for all people. 

Involvement and Ideological development

Bhagat Singh's passion for the country was evident from a very young age. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre (1919) wounded his heart, and from there he chose the path of freedom. He first became a member of the NAWJAWAN Bharat Sabha, where he aroused the spirit of nationalism and revolution among the youth. He later joined the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA), whose aim was to shake the British rule. In 1928, when LALA Lajpat Rai died after a lathi charge, Bhagat Singh killed British officer Saunders to take revenge. His most important revolutionary step was on 8 April 1929, when he, along with BATUKHESWAR DUTT threw a bomb in Delhi's Central Assembly. His aim was not to kill anyone but to convey the message of "INQUILAB Zindabad" to everyone.
Even after his arrest, Bhagat Singh turned the jail and courtroom into a revolutionary platform with his thoughts. His life was not limited to just wielding weapons - his thoughts, writings and sacrifice made him an immortal revolutionary

Central legislative assembly Bombay

The day of 8 April 1929 was a historical turning point in the revolutionary journey of Bhagat Singh. He, along with his companion BATUKHESVAR DUTT, threw a bomb in the Central Legislative Assembly of Delhi. But the purpose was not to hurt or kill anyone but to wake up the British government and convey their message to the public. While throwing the bomb, both of them raised slogans of "INQUILAB Zindabad!" and "Down with Imperialism!". The bomb was of low intensity and produced only sound and smoke. After that both of them got themselves arrested instead of fleeing, because their aim was to put forward their revolutionary thoughts before the world, not to run away silently. In jail they conveyed their thoughts and intentions to everyone through writings. Courtroom became a platform for them, from where they exposed the tyranny of British rule and the injustice being done to Indians.

Jail life and hunger strike

Bhagat Singh's jail life was another brave aspect of his revolutionary life. When he was arrested in 1929 after the Central Assembly bomb case, he continued his fight even in jail. He believed that the British government was treating political prisoners inhumanly. In jail he was given poor food, dirty clothes and was deprived of basic facilities. To protest against this, Bhagat Singh went on a hunger strike with his companions for 64 days. His demand was that he and other political prisoners should be recognized as freedom fighters and that they should be treated respectfully. 

Trial and Execution

Bhagat Singh's trial was not just a legal case but was the representative of an entire revolutionary movement. When he threw a bomb in the Central Assembly in 1929 and got himself arrested, he used the British court as a medium to raise his voice. He expressed his thoughts, his ideas and his dream of freedom clearly in the courtroom. later he was also found guilty in the Saunders murder case, which he had committed in 1928 to avenge the Death of LALA Lajpat rai. His case became famous as the Lahore Conspiracy case. bhagat Singh did not deny the charges leveled against him in court but described his actions as part of the freedom struggle. 

On 23 March 1931, Bhagat Singh, RAJGURU and Sukhdev were hanged in Lahore Central Jail. They were only 23 years old. They were hanged in the dark of the night so that people could not protest.

Conclusion- Bhagat Singh's life is an example of how a young man can create history on the basis of his thoughts, courage and patriotism. He not only opposed the British rule but also worked to awaken the society. He believed that revolution does not just mean violence but also social change. He dreamt of society, equality and justice, where every human being gets dignity and rights. Bhagat Singh fought with both his pen and path. Even while in jail, he did not stop writing, reading and expressing his views. His hunger strike, his writings and his statement given in the courtroom, all show how dedicated and thoughtful he was. He was hanged at the age of just 23, but his thoughts and sacrifices made him immortal. Even today he is alive in the heart of every youth who wants to do something for the country. Bhagat Singh reminds us that freedom is not just a right, it is also a responsibility - which it is our duty to understand and fulfill.