Mamta Kumari, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science,
Government Post Graduate College, Ambala Cantonment, (Haryana)
Researcher PhD,
Department of Political Science, Baba Mast Nath University,
Asthalbohar, Rohtak, (Haryana)
(Samaj Weekly)- Many great patriots and freedom fighters helped in liberating India. The contribution of the fighters has been invaluable. One of them is the great patriot, freedom Fighter Bhagat Singh, who made the supreme sacrifice to liberate the country , Bhagat Singh was not only a freedom fighter and revolutionary, above all Bhagat Singh was rich in multi-faceted talent. There are many aspects of Bhagat Singh’s personality. Bhagat Singh A Freedom fighter, socialist revolutionary, patriot, social reformer, writer, journalist, teacher, Leader, actor, philosopher, visionary, rebel, thinker and a combination of all these if we evaluate, Bhagat Singh was a unique person with a great personality. to research Subsequently, various aspects of Bhagat Singh’s personality have come to light. Bhagat Singh’s The unique contribution in the freedom struggle is well known. In short, in this research paper, the researchers Has tried to throw light on various aspects of Bhagat Singh’s personality.
1. Bhagat Singh: As a born revolutionary :-
Ancestors of Bhagat Singh (great-grandfather S. Khem Singh, grandfather S. Arjun Singh, Father S. Kishan Singh, uncles Ajit Singh and Swaran Singh) who started the revolution. The seed was sown, Bhagat Singh watered it with his blood and turned it into a banyan tree of revolution. Bhagat Singh’s identity as a revolutionary is well known. Revolution to Bhagat Singh The intention was to change the system. A system that is based on exploitation will end It should be done. Bhagat Singh believed that social, economic, political, and religious Any type of system which is based on exploitation should be abolished.
Bhagat Singh immortalized the revolution by throwing a bomb in the Central Assembly Hall (Delhi, April 8, 1929). are ! Inquilab Zindabad ! Down with imperialism! Raised slogans. get yourself arrested By this, Bhagat Singh and B.K. Dutt took a huge revolutionary step. Bhagat Singh’s It was believed that the public should be made aware of the trial that will go on after the arrest. Will be able The public will be aware of their rights and duties, gain freedom from Youth can be organized and mobilized for this. after being arrested The case was filed against Bhagat Singh and his associate BK Dutt, who was the owner of newspapers. Made headlines and proved helpful in making the youth aware. actually this The revolutionary aspect of Bhagat Singh’s revolutionary life is
2. Bhagat Singh: As a patriot :-
History of those who made their invaluable contribution in the Indian freedom struggle is incomplete without Bhagat Singh. Bhagat Singh glorious pages of the history of freedom movement I shine like a pole star. Famous Congress leader Dr. Pattabhi Sitaramaiah According to, “At an early age your (Bhagat Singh) name became household name like Mahatma Gandhi. Became popular. In the field of patriotism, no one is in front of you except Subhash Chandra Bose. Couldn’t stand it.” Jawaharlal Nehru writes in his biography that “Bhagat Singh By avenging the murder of Lajpat Rai, at least at that time the honor of Lalaji and the whole country kept .” Jawaharlal Nehru in Lahore jail on August 8, 1929 Bhagat Singh and his Met friends. Jawaharlal Nehru writes that “Whenever England talks about an agreement with us, Will do, Bhagat Singh’s dead body must have been lying among us. Have we forgotten him?
Mahatma Gandhi says “I do not doubt the patriotism of Bhagat Singh at all. Yes, but I do not agree with their methods. Bhagat Singh knew that Saunders The mystery of the murder (December 17, 1928) will be revealed someday and Bhagat Singh There must be death penalty. But he was not one to be afraid of all this. he of the country Saunders was killed for honor. Bhagat Singh such crores of young patriots Became the idol and heartbeat of. Who is doing his best to liberate the country Was ready to sacrifice everything. Bhagat Singh’s patriotism is still prevalent among the youth is a source of inspiration.
3. Bhagat Singh: As a writer :-
Bhagat Singh Balwant Singh, Virendra Sandhu, rebel, Punjabi youth, Ranjeet, Write articles in newspapers and magazines using pseudonyms etc. Bhagat Singh He wrote his first article at the age of 17 on the script and language of the Punjabi language. Wrote ‘problem’. The ideas that were expressed in 1924 are still relevant even after 100 years are still relevant to solve the problem. After this Bhagat Singh’s life Remained busy in writing work. “Vishwaprem” (15 November, 1924 and 22 November, 1924, Balwant Singh, Matwala), “Youth” (May 16, 1925, Balwant Singh, Matwala), “My Revolutionary Companion”, “Communal Riots and their Remedy”, “The Untouchable Question” (June, 1928, Vidrohi, Keerti), “Satyagraha and Strikes” (June, 1928, Keerti), “Students and Politics” (July, 1928 Keerti), “Religion and Our Freedom Struggle” (May, 1928 Keerti), etc. are the main articles but Most Popular Articles Why am I an atheist? (The People, Lahore, September 27, 1931) Bhagat Published after Singh’s martyrdom. “Jail Diary” written by him while in jail It is a fine example of writing work and is a historical document. Its Additionally, the Hindi translation of Don Brain’s “Autobiography” also has an important place. Bhagat Singh He started his writing career at the age of about 17 and was martyred at the age of 23. Have become . There is hardly any such topic in my writing work in these 6 years. Yes, on which Bhagat Singh has not expressed his views. Bhagat Singh Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi He was an expert in English languages and because he had mastery over these languages.
Mastery of languages is very essential for a writer and journalist. in addition to Some articles by Bengali revolutionaries in “Matwala” published from Kolkata in Bengali language. Mainly his companion B. Of. Write also with the help of Dutt. in short we mean That Bhagat Singh was an enlightened writer.
4. Bhagat Singh: As a rebel :-
Bhagat Singh opposed everything that is wrong, whether Be it in the family, in the society, in the country or at the international level. Bhagat Singh’s His views on revolution were completely opposite to his father’s views. Bhagat Singh his father Yes Unlike Kishan Singh, Pratyaksha created the path of revolution. Government issued order If anyone welcomed the group going to Nankana Sahib, he Consequences will have to be faced. Bhagat Singh served the group without caring about the orders of the government. Showed hospitality. This was the first step of his rebellion. Incident of Nankana Sahib (21 After February 1921, Bhagat Singh learned to read and write Punjabi in protest.
On November 15, 1921, his aunt Hukum Kaur (wife of late Swarn Singh) Wrote the first letter in Gurmukhi to Bhagat Singh also wore a black turban in protest. “I Why am I an atheist? (The People, Lahore, September 27, 1931) Hypocrisy in the name of religion And on superstition, on the prevalent caste system in the society in the article “Question of Untouchability”. Made a sarcasm. Apart from this, misuse of religion in politics, labor Bomb in Central Legislative Assembly, Delhi in the interest of stopping the dispute bill) Throwing (April 8, 1929) etc. There is proof of rebellious personality of Bhagat Singh. When there was talk of Bhagat Singh’s marriage (in 1923), he left home. Central Bhagat Singh after throwing a bomb at the Legislative Assembly Hall, Delhi (April 8, 1929) Forbidden to wear handcuffs. Opposing the death penalty, he said, “We We are political prisoners, we should be shot. to declare himself a political prisoner He also went on fast unto death. Throughout his life, Bhagat Singh opposed everything that Against humanity and based on exploitation.
5. Bhagat Singh: As a social reformer :-
From time to time, many societies have come up with reforms in the Indian social system. The description of reformers is found in Indian history. Among them the name of Bhagat Singh is also Known as a reformer. Bhagat Singh not only through his writings Rather, he tried to remove social evils through his work also. “Punjabi language script and problem”, “Question of untouchables”, “Vishwaprem”, “Yuvak”, “Communal riots and their Cure”, “Why am I an Atheist?”, “Religion and Our Freedom Struggle”, Social Problems Write an article based on Bhagat Singh writes about removing the language dispute and It is said that the whole nation should have one language (Hindi), but to impose Hindi language were against. In the article titled “Question of Untouchables”, he talks about abolishing the caste system Apart from this, Bhagat Singh spent the last days of his life to remove the caste system.
Chattar Singh, a cleaning worker (Bhangi) working in Bhojan Jail, whom Bhagat Singh Bebo (mother) Used to call by name and wanted to eat from his hand, but a day before the scheduled time, 23 His wish could not be fulfilled as he was hanged in March, 1931. Bhagat Singh While leaving, he gave the message that all human beings are equal in the society. In addition Bhagat Singh also renounced the religious symbols of his Sikhism in the path of patriotism. , He believed that religion is acceptable in a positive way. follow religious rituals It is in me, not in showing off in the name of religion. Bhagat Singh pointed out every evil prevalent in the society. But gave his views. Thus Bhagat Singh also played the role of a social reformer.
6. Bhagat Singh: As a journalist :-
Bhagat Singh was also an intense, fair, fearless, hardworking and independent journalist. Very few people are familiar with the journalistic aspect of Bhagat Singh. Bhagat Singh Got his articles published in newspapers like Keerti, Matwala, Arjun, Pratap etc. Bhagat Singh wrote his articles on religious, social, economic and political subjects. Bhagat Singh after leaving home (1923) in the association of Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Also worked in the newspaper (Pratap, Kanpur). Bhagat Singh criticized the then corrupt journalism But he expressed his views very openly. Dr. B. R. like ambedkar Bhagat Singh also believed that “the profession of journalism, which was once very sacred, Used to be, today it has become very tarnished. The real duty of journalists to the society To make aware Raising the voice of the public and not flattering the governments. British Writing openly during the Raj was not an easy task and that too for the revolutionaries. In such Bhagat Singh resorted to pseudonyms and expressed his views openly , Some articles were published after the martyrdom of Bhagat Singh. Bhagat Singh’s loyalty to his work Ideal for working journalists.
7. Bhagat Singh: As a leader :-
The way Bhagat Singh led the revolutionary movement, His leadership ability is revealed. Bhagat Singh proved his leadership ability It was given at the age of one. When to stop the group going to Nankana Sahib The British government had issued orders that if anyone served the group, there would be consequences. Will have to suffer. But Bhagat Singh was not going to be afraid of such threats. Bhagat Singh The youth were inspired and the villagers welcomed the group under the leadership of Bhagat Singh. And service was done. Subsequently demanding the status of European prisoners in prison, Fighting for the rights of prisoners, striving for the freedom of the country and the biggest The matter is to awaken the youth etc. Bhagat Singh has the qualities of being an excellent leader.
8. Bhagat Singh: As a teacher:-
When the discussion about Bhagat Singh’s marriage (1923) started in the house. So Bhagat Singh left home. He did teaching work for some time. Bhagat Singh To Ganesh Shankar Vidyarti (Editor of Pratap, Newspaper, Kanpur) Village Shadipur, Made Headmaster in National School of Tehsil Khair, District Aligarh, in a few days The school lit up. Looking at the studies and teaching work of Bhagat Singh, say It is possible that if Bhagat Singh had not been a revolutionary, he would have been an excellent teacher. , The job of a teacher is to guide. Similarly, Bhagat Singh in his writings Played the role of a guide through medium. is said about a teacher That a teacher is a lamp, which burns itself, so that it can illuminate others. follower Singh has sacrificed his entire life to illuminate the lives of others.
9. Bhagat Singh : As an actor :-
In 1923, when the students of Bhagat Singh National College Then he founded a National Club. The main objective of this club is to The lives of great men had to be portrayed. Bhagat Singh himself in many plays Played the role of hero. Under this club Rana Pratap (Maharana Pratap)India Dramas like Durdasha, Chandragupta Maurya etc. were depicted, Bhagat Singh himself played an important role. Played the role In his real life also Bhagat Singh proved to be a great actor. presented an example of when, after killing Saunders (December 17, 1928), Bhagat Singh disguised himself as a gentleman (flat hat, long coat, trousers) and escaped. with these Durga Devi (Durga Bhabhi, revolutionary Bhagwati Charan) carrying a two-year-old child (Shachi) Vohra’s revolutionary wife), as the alleged wife of Bhagat Singh, as a servant Chandrashekhar Azad also came to the rescue in the guise of a monk along with Rajguru and Bhajan Mandali were with him to conceal his identity. Apart from these, Bhagat Singh in his life Has also played many important roles. In short, Bhagat Singh was also an actor.
10. Bhagat Singh: As a philosopher :-
On March 23, 1931, Bhagat Singh along with his two companions Rajguru and Martyred along with Sukhdev. At that time he was only 23 years old. so little The maturity with which he has expressed his views on various subjects at his age. As such So only a great philosopher can do. Bhagat Singh had political, economic, Have expressed their views on social, religious etc. “Punjabi language script And the problem” Bhagat Singh writes that to resolve the language dispute, the entire nation There should be one language, that too Hindi. Thoughts related to language still exist today after almost a hundred years. is worthwhile. Bhagat Singh was in favor of making Hindi the national language but the language in any form Were against imposing. He used to write articles especially to inspire the youth. In the article titled “Youth” he calls youth the future of the country. eliminate communal riots Express your views to do. To abolish the caste system in “Question of Untouchability” let’s talk Bhagat Singh expressed his views on many social evils. Important suggestions were also given to overcome economic-social inequality. What should be the political system of India after independence? Bhagat Singh on facts Presented his views based on. For this he used national or international facts. resorting to . Bhagat Singh expresses his views with great responsibility.
11. Bhagat Singh: As a visionary :-
Bhagat Singh’s letter (March 20, 1931) predicted, “The British The roots are shaken. He will leave in 15 years, the settlement will be done. any benefit to the public It won’t happen, many years will pass in chaos, then people will remember me.” March 23, Bhagat Singh and his companions Rajguru and Sukhdev were martyred in 1931. Bhagat Singh’s The prediction proved true and on August 15, 1947, India freed itself from British imperialism and India became independent from the kings and nawabs. Bhagat Singh in his various writings and jail diary He writes that a handful of people will rule and the common people will be deprived of their basic needs have to fight for. Bhagat Singh writes in his “Community’s Naam Sandesh” that The head of India may be Lord Irwin or Ridding or Purushottam Das Tandon or Tej Bahadur Sapru. It does not matter, if there is any improvement in the condition of farmers, laborers and common man does not happen . It will be only political change, not freedom. of such freedom There is no justification in which political power does not come into the hands of the common man, farmers and workers.
12. Bhagat Singh: As a death seeker :-
If a person knows the day of his death then he Will wait for the day with fear and disappointment. But Bhagat Singh waited for his death like this It was done as if a devotee was doing spiritual practice to attain Siddhi. Bhagat Singh believes It was said that life is not about breathing, but about doing work. your senses, your abilities, your mind And life is the use of every part of our existence that keeps us conscious. The meaning of life is not in the length of life, but in living life in the best possible way. follower Singh wrote a letter to his father on April 26, 1929, demanding the secret of Gita. He knows that the day of his death is certain and in such a situation he wants to write such an epic. Makes a demand which gives the message to do the work. Bhagat Singh in jail Fasted unto death. To provide facilities to the prisoners in jail. Bhagat Singh He knew that he would definitely get the death penalty. But he also knew, That if we win then we will get the best facilities and if we lose then we will get The next generations will know about their rights and will be aware of their rights. Will be aware. Our struggle will inspire them. Bhagat Singh was a revolutionary socialist Thoughts strengthened his determination and freed him from the fear of death.
conclusion :
Ultimately we can say that the name of Bhagat Singh is that of a special person. To express it in form is to limit his great personality to a limited scope. but Bhagat Singh never lived within any boundaries. Bhagat Singh achieved his great feat at an early age made his intentions clear, he made clear not only his intentions but also his Tried lifelong to achieve. Bhagat Singh talked about the bright future of the country I described in great detail. Bhagat Singh is a role model and a source of inspiration for the youth. He told the youth not to bow down before oppression, not to give up before injustice and to aim Motivated to continue the struggle till attainment. Multidimensionality of Bhagat Singh’s personality By combining the personality a great personality is born and this great personality His name is – Bhagat Singh.
Note:- I am indebted to my PhD supervisor Dr. Ramjilal, former Principal, Dayal Singh College, Karnal, who inspired me for this research paper and Guided me.
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