PURAN CHAND SHARMA
It is the finest tradition and positive thinking to pay heartfelt salutations to our Revolutionaries and Martyrs of our beloved country on their special occasions such as their birthdays and day of Martyrdom. The stark truth to be noted and considered is that “No war against deep rooted slavery of Powerful foreign Rulers such as British can be easily won sans well coordinated effort and active participation of all segments of the society. This is a proven fact so far as freedom of our own country BHARAT is concerned. There is no denying the fact that all sections of our country irrespective of caste, creed and colour whole heartedly took part in the prolonged struggle for freedom. Undoubtedly. of course the role played by dare devil Revolutionaries was unprecedented and swashbuckling. This ‘WRITE UP ‘ is thoughtfully dedicated to the Young Turk freedom fighters mentioned herein above who smilingly laid down their lives in the form of foundation stones of INDEPENDENCE of Bharat in 1947. They were dare devil fighters and fearless warriors who shook the MIGHTY BRITISH EMPIRE from the roots and paved way for the ultimate freedom at the cost of their precious lives in the prime of their youth. Let us deeply meditate on their inspiring journey leading to supreme martyrdom and the ultimate freedom for the country.
SHAHEEDEAZAM BHAGAT SINGH
In his early childhood when he just a growing child, he went to the field along with his father, Sardar Ajit Singh wherein the wheat seeds were being sown in the field, the little child raised a query as what we are doing in this field, then his father explained that we are putting seeds in this field, which in due course of time would sprout and grow into wheat crop for consumption. Tiny Bhagat singh said, Dear father, cannot we grow bullets in this farm to fight against the cruel Rulers to win freedom, exhibiting early signs of a true Revolutionary.
Bhagat Singh incarnated in the family which had a strong history of patriotism on September 28, 1907 in BANGA, Punjab (now in Pakistan).He was inspired by Freedom Fighters like Kartar Singh Sarabha and Lala Lajpat Rai. In his early life Bhagat Singh was deeply moved by JALLIANWALA BAGH MASSACRE (1919) and joined the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association.
By and by he was coming of age and finally made up his mind to be a revolutionary, he approached Pt. Ram Prasad Bismil who was leading the revolutionary movement. Bismil found him to be highly spirited and charged against the heinous cruelties of alien rulers. Subsequently he was put to a severe test as per their strategy wherein he was asked to take oath on the burning candle which he successfully cleared despite his hand being badly burnt , Pt. Ram Prasad Bismil was greatly impressed and convinced that he would never break down and divulge secrets despite being caught and extremely tortured.
Believing in Socialism and armed struggle, he actively participated in revolutionary activities against the British Rule.
In 1928, he , along with Rajguru and Sukhdev, killed John Saunders, a British officer to take revenge of the death of Lala Lajpat Rai, who had been beaten to death on his instructions during the course of leading a fierce protest against the Simon commission.
Further in the year 1929, he and Batukeshwar Dutt threw Bombs in the central Legislative Assembly to protest against the repressive laws and he deliberately got arrested to disseminate his message across the country.
ARREST, TRIAL AND MARTYRDOM:- Bhagat Singh was charged in the Lahore Conspiracy Case (1915) which was a legal case against Indian revolutionaries who attempted to overthrow British rule in India. It was part of the GHADAR MOVEMENT which sought to incite an armed rebellion against the British during world war1. This case was significant in India’s freedom struggle inspiring future revolutionaries including BHAGAT SINGH. Despite Nationwide protests in support of their release, Bhagat Singh, together with Rajguru and Sukhdev were hanged on March 23,1931 at the Lahore Central Jail. He martyred himself at the age of 23 for the National cause and became a symbol of India’s crusade for freedom. Despite being a hardcore revolutionary, he was a fine human being. Whilst in the Jail, one toilet sweeper, BODHA was cleaning his dry latrine to whom he dearly used to address as BEBE which means mother in Punjabi. One day Bodha asked Bhagat singh as to why you call me as ‘BEBE’, then he politely said, ” when I was a child, my mother was performing this duty. He was cleaning and throwing away my ‘MAILA’ ( FAECAL MATTER), therefore, you are my BEBE(Mother) in the prison. As you know I am going to be hanged by British Rulers after few days, as my last wish it is my fervent desire to dine with you , pl bring homemade food and we shall eat together. On hearing this, Bodha got emotional and tears started rolling down from his eyes. Next day he brought food from his home and ate together. Therefore, BHAGAT SINGH was not only a fearless Revolutionary but also a true human being who believed in unity and discarded caste based discrimination.
SHIVA RAM RAJGURU
Shiva Ram Hari Rajguru was born on August 24, 1908, in KHED, Maharashtra, called as Rajgurunagar at present. He was greatly inspired by Shiva ji Maharaj and was passionate towards fighting against British oppression.
ROLE IN THE FREEDOM MOVEMENT:-Rajguru was also a member of HINDUSTAN SOCIALIST REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATION and he was an expert in Marksmanship, prominently known for his sharpshooting skills and fearless attitude.
TRIAL AND EXECUTION
He was also arrested together with Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev , sentenced to death in the Lahore Conspiracy Case and sent to the gallows on March, 23, 1931 at Lahore Jail.
SUKHDEV THAPAR
Born on May 15, 1907 in LUDHIANA, Punjab, SUKHDEV was also active member of HSRA and played a very significant role in Revolutionary activities, he was involved in planning and executing the Saunder’s assassination, worked closely with Bhagat Singh and Rajguru in spreading revolutionary ideas.
Sukhdev was arrested and tried in the Lahore Conspiracy case and hanged on March 23, 1931 along with Bhagat Singh and Rajguru.
The martyrdom of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev on March 23,1931 left an indelible impact on India’s freedom struggle intensifying the fight against the British Rule.
Jai Bharat
