On March 23,1931Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru were hanged to death. They died physically, but their memories have not. They accepted death with a smile, and walked all the way to the gallows. So that we could live as the nations of a free country.
Today 77 years after their sacrifice, the political leaders have forgotten them. The media is more busy making heroes out of 3rd rate jokers. I request all the members on Mouthshut to spare some time, to remember these heroes.
Not just Bhagat Singh, but countless others also. As an Indian I always salute these selfless men, for whom words shall not be sufficient.
Remember Chandrashekar Azad, the man who single handedly fought an entire British batallion at Albert Park in Allahabad, and when he had a single bullet left, chose to take his own life than surrender.
Remember Ram Prasad Bismil, who said "Sarfarosh ki Tammanna ab humare Dil Mein, Dekhna hai zor kitna baazu-e-qaatil mein hai".When hanged by the British for his involvement in the Kakori train case, he said upon going to gallows "Oh Lord! Thy will be done. You are unique. Neither my tears nor I will endure. Grant me this boon, that to my last breath and the last drop of my blood, I may think of you and be immersed in your work."
Remember the Chapekarbrothers, who ignited the flame of revolution by their assasination of Rand, Pune's oppresive commisioner.
Remember Veer Savarkar, who escaped from a British steamer, and later was captured and tortured by the British at the Cellular Jail in Andamans.
Remember Bal Gangadhar Tilak's declaration of "Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it".
Remember Jatin Das, who fasted to death in the prison, as a protest against the miserable living conditions of prisoners.
Remember Madame Bhikaji Cama, who was the first person to unfurl the flag of India at a conference in Germany.
Remember Shaheed Udham Singh, who avenged the massacre of thousands of Indians at Jallianwala Baghby assasinating the culprit Michael O Dwyer.
Remember Tanguturi Prakasam who bared his chest to the British and dared them to take his life.
Remember Alluri Sitarama Raju who led the tribals against the British exploitation.
And so many other countless Indians. And remember one thing, independence was not won by a handful of leaders, it was won by the countless unnamed men and women, who put their lives on the line, so that we Indians could exist as the member of a free nation. Be proud of these people, and be proud that you are an Indian.
