The Legacy of Bhagat Singh
A life dedicated to revolution, sacrificed at the age of 23.
The Spark of Revolution
In 1919, the horror of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre ignited a fire in a 10-year-old boy. Witnessing the blood-soaked ground of his countrymen, Bhagat Singh made a solemn vow to dedicate his life to India’s freedom, a vow that would shape the course of the independence movement.
10
Years Old
at Jallianwala Bagh
23
Years Old
at Martyrdom
From Protest to Revolution: A Timeline of Defiance
1928: A Message Sent
The assassination of police officer John Saunders was a pivotal moment. Though a case of mistaken identity, it announced the arrival of a new, forceful revolutionary spirit, shifting the freedom struggle into a more confrontational phase.
1929: Making the Deaf Hear
Bhagat Singh and B.K. Dutt threw harmless bombs in the Central Legislative Assembly. Their goal was not to injure, but to be arrested and use the subsequent trial as a national platform to broadcast their revolutionary message: “Inquilab Zindabad!”
1929: The Hunger Strike
In prison, he led a historic 63-day hunger strike, demanding humane treatment for political prisoners. This act of immense willpower captured the nation’s attention and sympathy, highlighting the injustice of colonial rule.
1931: Martyrdom
At just 23, Bhagat Singh, along with Rajguru and Sukhdev, was executed. He faced death with a smile, becoming an eternal symbol of courage and selfless sacrifice for a free and socialist India.