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Who is Bhagat Singh?

Bhagat Singh

About Bhagat Singh

Who is Bhagat Singh?

Bhagat Singh was an Indian revolutionary freedom fighter who was hanged to death by British colonisers at the age of 23 years. Fondly known as 'Shaheed (martyr) Bhagat Singh', he is considered a national hero of India's freedom struggle against colonial rule. As a teenager, Bhagat Singh popularised the slogan of ‘Inquilab Zindabad’ which eventually became the catchphrase of the Indian independence movement.


Bhagat Singh's Life

Bhagat Singh was born in a Sikh family in Banga village of Faisalabad district (previously called Lyallpur), now in Pakistan's Punjab province, on 27 September 1907. As his family was deeply inspired by nationalism, he
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Punjab CM pays tributes to Bhagat Singh, announces street after him

The 850-metre-long heritage street will connect the existing museum to Bhagat Singh's ancestral house in the village

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Updated On : 23 Mar 2023 | 8:17 PM IST

Martyr's Day 2023: Anniversary of execution of 3 Indian freedom fighters

Martyrs' Day or Shaheed Diwas marks the 1931 execution of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru; the three Indian freedom fighters

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Updated On : 23 Mar 2023 | 5:20 PM IST

Bhagat Singh, BR Ambedkar inspire many to work for society: Delhi Mayor

The ideals of Bhagat Singh and Bhimrao Ambedkar inspire millions of people and encourage them to work for the society with utmost devotion, Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi said on Sunday

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Updated On : 05 Mar 2023 | 11:47 PM IST

Punjab leaders slam Kejriwal for comparing Sisodia, Jain with Bhagat Singh

Opposition parties in Punjab slammed Arvind Kejriwal for comparing party leaders Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain with freedom fighter Bhagat Singh and demanded an unconditional apology from him

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Updated On : 18 Oct 2022 | 6:58 AM IST

Without ideology or loyalty: Arvind Kejriwal and his pursuit of power

Rajendra Pal Gautam, Tahir Hussain and Amanatullah Khan have joined a long list of colleagues who have been left high and dry by Kejriwal. They were, in the end, mere props in his pursuit of power

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Updated On : 17 Oct 2022 | 11:26 AM IST

AAP says Sisodia will be arrested, Kejriwal compares him with Bhagat Singh

After Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that he has been summoned by the CBI, CM Arvind Kejriwal compared him with freedom fighter Bhagat Singh

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Updated On : 16 Oct 2022 | 6:11 PM IST

Chandigarh international airport renamed after freedom fighter Bhagat Singh

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who was the chief guest at an event at the airport, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for deciding to rename the airport after the iconic freedom fighter

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Updated On : 28 Sep 2022 | 7:24 PM IST

Bhagat Singh's nephew welcomes move to name airport after freedom fighter

Professor Jagmohan Singh, nephew of Shaheed Bhagat Singh on Sunday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement to name the Chandigarh Airport after the great martyr

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Updated On : 26 Sep 2022 | 7:06 AM IST

Mann hails PM's announcement to name Chandigarh airport after Bhagat Singh

"Finally our efforts paid off. On behalf of entire Punjab, we welcome the decision of naming the Chandigarh airport after Shaheed Bhagat Singh ji," Mann said in a tweet in Punjabi.

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Updated On : 25 Sep 2022 | 5:35 PM IST

Chandigarh airport to be named after Bhagat Singh: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat

The Chandigarh airport will be named after iconic martyr Bhagat Singh, PM Narendra Modi said during his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat'

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Updated On : 25 Sep 2022 | 2:09 PM IST

Here's a full list of bank and school holidays in Sept 2022; Check details

Banks and schools might be closed for the first three days of September. Why bank holidays are called bank holidays? Read this detailed article to know the number of holidays in the month of September

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Updated On : 29 Aug 2022 | 5:28 PM IST

Punjab, Haryana to name Chandigarh int'l airport after Bhagat Singh

Punjab and its neighbouring Haryana on Saturday agreed to name the Chandigarh International Airport after Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh.

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Updated On : 20 Aug 2022 | 11:50 PM IST

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann launches anti-corruption helpline number

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday launched an anti-corruption helpline that will allow people to upload videos of officials asking for a bribe or indulging in other malpractices

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Updated On : 23 Mar 2022 | 9:41 PM IST

PM Modi pays tributes to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru on Shaheed Diwas

PM Modi paid tributes to freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru on Martyrs' Day (Shaheed Diwas) and said their passion to die for the motherland will always inspire the countrymen

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Updated On : 23 Mar 2022 | 10:15 AM IST

Punjab will take oath to fulfil dreams of Bhagat Singh, Babasaheb: Mann

Ahead of being sworn-in as Punjab chief minister on Wednesday, AAP leader Bhagwant Mann said the entire state will be taking oath to fulfil the dreams of Bhagat Singh and Babasaheb Ambedkar

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Updated On : 16 Mar 2022 | 11:00 AM IST

Punjab: AAP govt to take oath on March 16 at Bhagat Singh's native village

Punjab CM-designate Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said that the swearing-in ceremony of the new government will be held on March 16 at the native village of legendary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh.

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Updated On : 12 Mar 2022 | 12:37 PM IST

Delhi govt offices to have photos of only Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh: Kejriwal

All Delhi government offices will carry photos of Babasaheb Ambedkar and Bhagat Singh, and no pictures of any political leader, Arvind Kejriwal said

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Updated On : 25 Jan 2022 | 10:43 PM IST

Frames per Second: The spectacle of a massacre

Jallianwala Bagh has been represented in films several times, in different ways, for different purposes

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Updated On : 12 Sep 2021 | 12:08 PM IST

PM Modi pays tribute to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru on 'Shaheed Diwas'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid homage to freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru and said their sacrifice will remain an inspiration for every generation of the country

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Updated On : 23 Mar 2021 | 10:19 AM IST

Shaheed Diwas: Modi, Amit Shah and Kejriwal pay tribute to freedom fighters

The Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also took to Twitter to pay tribute to the three freedom fighters

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Updated On : 23 Mar 2020 | 12:25 PM IST