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ersonality
Personality Rajguru

Shivram Rajguru

Icon of patriotism

and courage

The sacrifice of Shivaram Rajguru, a prominent
revolutionary figure in the independence movement of
the country made him immortal in Indian history. Rajguru,
an icon of patriotism and courage, is a unique example of
patriotism and dedication to the motherland. He had only
one resolve, and one goal - India's independence. Despite
the inhuman atrocities of the foreign government, he
became immortal by smilingly going to the gallows for
this goal. His dedication to the motherland will always
inspire the countrymen….

BORN: 24 AUGUST 1908 | DIED: 23 MARCH 1931

n 24 August 1908, Shivaram Hari Rajguru sang 'Mera Rang De Basanti Chola'. They also
Owas born in Kheda, Pune. His father's raised slogans of 'Inquilab Zindabad' and went
name was Hari Narayan and his mother's through the gallows for the sake of the country.
name was Parvati Bai. From the early days 23rd March is considered an important event
of his life, Rajguru started getting inclined in the history of the Indian freedom struggle.
towards revolutionary activities. Shivaram This is the reason why every year 23rd March
Hari Rajguru, who will always be remembered is celebrated as 'Martyr's Day' across the
for his courage in the history of the Indian country. Rajguru, the great son of Maa Bharti
freedom struggle, was a fearless revolutionary. was only 22 years old when he was martyred
He joined the Hindustan Socialist Republican for the country. The martyrdom of brave son
Army for the independence of the country. Rajguru not only shook the foundations of the
In October 1928, the British police lathi- British government but also inspired crores of
charged the Indians protesting against the youth for the freedom movement.
Simon Commission, in which Lala Lajpat Rai On the occasion of the 77th Independence
was seriously injured and succumbed. To Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
avenge Lajpat Rai's death, Rajguru, Sukhdev, remembered Rajguru on 15 August 2023 from
and Bhagat Singh killed the police officer the ramparts of the Red Fort. Prime Minister
responsible for the lathi charge, JP Saunders. Narendra Modi had said, "The movement
After a lot of effort, the British police finally of non-cooperation under the leadership of
arrested Rajguru, after which he was tried. Pujya Bapu, the movement of Satyagraha and
The British sentenced Rajguru, Sukhdev, and the sacrifice of countless heroes like Bhagat
Bhagat Singh to death for the murder of JP Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru, there would be
Saunders. hardly any person in that generation who did
On 23 March 1931, the British hanged the not contribute to the freedom of the country.
great patriots Rajguru, Bhagat Singh, and Today, I respectfully bow down to all those
Sukhdev, calling them criminals. It is said that who have contributed, sacrificed, performed
when these three were being hanged, they penance in the country's freedom struggle, I
remained fearless and unnerved and happily congratulate them." n

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