Q.4 Assess the contribution of Bhagat Singh to the Indian Freedom Struggle.
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Bhagat Singh was one of the most influential revolutionaries of the Indian freedom movement, known for his courage, intellect, and unwavering commitment to independence.e. In 1926, he established the ‘Navjivan Bharat Sabha’ to train and recruit youth for revolutionary activity. He played a key role in transforming the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) into the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA), promoting socialist ideals and secularism. His protest against the Simon Commission in 1928, following Lala Lajpat Rai’s death, led to the assassination of J.P. Saunders as an act of revenge. In 1929, he and Batukeshwar Dutt bombed the Central Legislative Assembly in Delhi, using their arrest as a platform to spread revolutionary ideas.
During his imprisonment, Bhagat Singh led a 116-day hunger strike, demanding better treatment for Indian prisoners. His trial and execution on March 23, 1931, alongside Rajguru and Sukhdev, turned him into a martyr, sparking nationwide protests and strengthening the fight for freedom. His legacy extends beyond violent resistance—his writings, speeches, and vision for a just and egalitarian society continue to inspire generations.
| Source : Book: Spectrum / NCERT / NIOS : PDF Link : Page Number:157 |
| Extra Info : Gandhi-Irwin Pact – Features The Gandhi-Irwin Pact’s main features include:The Round Table Conference was agreed to by the Indian National Congress (INC).The civil disobedience movement would be halted by the INC.Withdrawal of all ordinances restricting Congress’s activities.Release of those arrested for participating in the civil disobedience movement.All political prisoners who have not been convicted of violence should be released immediately.Return of confiscated lands that have not yet been sold to third parties.Government employees who had resigned would not be treated unfairly.The right to produce salt for consumption in coastal villages.Picketing must be peaceful and non-aggressive.Removal of salt tax. |