Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Revolutionary Freedom Fighter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 27/09/1907 |
| Age | 23 years (died on 23, Mar, 1931) |
| Birthplace | Banga, Punjab, British India |
| Date of Death | 23/03/1931 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Bhagat Singh
The Indian government told the Lok Sabha that Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru are martyrs by historical record, not by dependence on any single official file. The minister also noted that their names appear in the Dictionary of Martyrs of India’s freedom struggle from 1857 to 1947.
India observed Shaheedi Diwas to mark the martyrdom of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru. National leaders paid tribute and highlighted their sacrifice, patriotism, and resistance to colonial rule.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta unveiled a statue of Bhagat Singh and inaugurated a restored historic courtroom on Parliament Street. The site is linked to the trial proceedings that followed the Central Legislative Assembly bombing case.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Bhagat Singh Sandhu |
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| Nickname | Shaheed-e-Azam |
| Religion | Sikhism (later became an atheist) |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Dayanand Anglo-Vedic High School |
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| College | National College |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's in Arts (B.A.) |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Writing, Reading, Acting |
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| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Family
| Father | Kishan Singh (Member of Ghadar Party) |
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| Mother | Vidyavati Kaur |
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| Paternal Uncles | Ajit Singh and Swaran Singh |
| Paternal Grandfather | Arjun Singh |
| Grandson | Yadvinder Singh |
| Grand Nephew | Abhitej Singh Sandhu |
Career
| Organizations | Naujawan Bharat Sabha, Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) |
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| Notable Actions | Assassination of British police officer John P. Saunders (December 1928); Bombing of Central Legislative Assembly in Delhi (April 1929); 116-day hunger strike in jail (1929) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Bhagat Singh's ancestral home is situated in Khatkar Kalan, Nawanshahr district, Punjab. | |
| 2. He was born on the day his father and uncle were released from jail. | |
| 3. Bhagat Singh carried a bottle of mud with bloodstains from the Jallianwala Bagh massacre wherever he went. | |
| 4. Initially inspired by Kartar Singh Sarabha and a follower of Mahatma Gandhi, he later joined revolutionary activities. | |
| 5. He organized revolutionary groups and played a key role in important events during the freedom movement. | |
| 6. Having carried out attacks on British officials, he was sentenced to death in the Lahore Conspiracy Case. | |
| 7. Bhagat Singh went on a hunger strike protesting against the prison authorities until his father pleaded with him to stop. | |
| 8. His writings and personal belongings are carefully preserved in archives. | |
| 9. He was executed on 23rd March 1931 alongside Rajguru and Sukhdev. | |
| 10. During his time in prison, Bhagat Singh became an atheist. | |
| 11. The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in 1919, when he was 12 years old, was the turning point that motivated him to fight for India's freedom. | |
| 12. He participated in Mahatma Gandhi's Non-Cooperation Movement in 1921 at age 13, boycotting government schools and burning British books. |
