Editing Bhagat Singh

{{Infobox revolutionary
| name               = Bhagat Singh
| image              = Bhagat_Singh.jpg
| caption            = Bhagat Singh
| birth_date         = 27 September 1907
| birth_place        = Banga, Punjab, British India (now in Pakistan)
| death_date         = 23 March 1931 (aged 23)
| death_place        = Lahore Central Jail, Lahore, Punjab, British India (now in Pakistan)
| nationality        = Indian
| other_names        = Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh
| known_for          = Indian freedom struggle, revolutionary activities
| movement           = Indian independence movement
| organization       = Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
| parents            = Kishan Singh Sandhu (father)
                      Vidyavati Kaur (mother)
| death_cause        = Execution by hanging
| occupation         = Revolutionary
| religion           = Sikhism
| signature          = Signature of Bhagat Singh.svg
}}

'''Bhagat Singh''' (27 September 1907 – 23 March 1931) was an Indian revolutionary and a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential martyrs in India's struggle for independence from British colonial rule. Known for his bold actions and radical political beliefs, Singh played a key role in advocating for direct action to overthrow British rule.

== Early Life ==
Bhagat Singh was born on 27 September 1907, in the village of Banga (now in Pakistan), in a Sikh family. He belonged to a politically active family that had been involved in the struggle against British rule. His father, Kishan Singh Sandhu, was an active participant in the Indian freedom movement. Bhagat Singh grew up during a period of great political upheaval, and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919 had a profound impact on him.

In his early years, Bhagat Singh was influenced by the ideas of nationalist leaders like Lala Lajpat Rai, who later became his mentor. His education in Lahore exposed him to revolutionary ideals, and he began reading works by socialist thinkers, including Marx and Lenin.

== Revolutionary Activities ==
Bhagat Singh joined the [[Hindustan Socialist Republican Association]] (HSRA) in the early 1920s, a group that advocated for the violent overthrow of British rule. Singh believed in the need for a radical revolution to achieve independence. 

In 1929, Bhagat Singh and [[Batukeshwar Dutt]] carried out a bombing of the [[Central Legislative Assembly]] in Delhi. The intent was not to harm anyone but to protest against the repressive measures of the British government, particularly the Public Safety Bill and the Trade Disputes Bill. Singh and Dutt were arrested after the bombing and used the trial to promote their cause and raise awareness about the Indian struggle for independence.

== Assassination of John Saunders ==
In December 1928, Bhagat Singh and his associates planned the assassination of [[John Saunders]], a British police officer. This was in retaliation for the death of Lala Lajpat Rai, who had been injured in a police baton charge under the orders of Saunders. Bhagat Singh, along with [[Rajguru]] and [[Sukhdev]], killed Saunders in a well-planned attack.

== Trial and Execution ==
After the bombing of the Legislative Assembly and the assassination of Saunders, Bhagat Singh and his associates were arrested. During the trial, Bhagat Singh used his defense to further the cause of Indian independence, advocating for the overthrow of British rule and condemning the colonial system.

Despite widespread protests and appeals for clemency, Bhagat Singh, along with Rajguru and Sukhdev, was sentenced to death. The trio was executed on 23 March 1931 in Lahore Central Jail, just a few days before the planned visit of the Simon Commission. Their martyrdom fueled further resistance against British rule in India.

== Legacy ==
Bhagat Singh remains a symbol of courage, patriotism, and sacrifice in Indian history. His execution at the age of 23 turned him into a national martyr, and his ideas and actions have inspired generations of Indians in their struggle for justice and freedom.

Bhagat Singh's writings, including his famous essay "Why I am an Atheist," reflect his strong ideological stance and his opposition to both colonialism and religious orthodoxy. His revolutionary ideals continue to inspire political movements and activists in India and around the world.

Every year on 23 March, the nation observes Shaheed Diwas (Martyrs' Day) to remember the sacrifices made by Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev.

== References ==
* ''Bhagat Singh: The Martyr Who Sparked a Revolution'', by K.K Aziz
* ''Shaheed Bhagat Singh: His Vision and Mission'', by Amarjit Singh
* National Archives of India, Document on Bhagat Singh's trial

== External Links ==
* [https://www.bhagatsingh.org Official Bhagat Singh Website]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhagat_Singh Wikipedia Article on Bhagat Singh]