125th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Udham Singh | 26 Dec 2024

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Recently, Sardar Udham Singh's birth anniversary was celebrated on 26^th December, honoring his legacy as a symbol of India’s relentless pursuit of justice for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. 

•  Birth and Early Life: Udham Singh, born on 26^th December 1899, in Sunam, Sangrur district of Punjab, lost his parents early and grew up in the Central Khalsa Orphanage in Amritsar. 
• Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Witness: Singh survived the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 13^th April 1919, where British Brigadier General Reginald Dyer’s troops killed over 400 unarmed civilians under the regime of Michael O’Dwyer, Punjab’s Lieutenant Governor. 
• Revolutionary Activities: Deeply affected by the massacre, Singh joined the Ghadar Party in 1924 to mobilize Indians overseas against British rule.  
  • He was imprisoned in 1927 for five years for possession of firearms. 
• Revenge and Execution: On 13^th March 1940, Singh assassinated Michael O’Dwyer during a meeting at Caxton Hall in London, avenging the massacre.  
  • He was hanged on 31^thJuly 1940, at Pentonville Prison, London. 
• Legacy: Revered as Shaheed-i-Azam, Singh’s remains were repatriated in 1974, and memorials, museums, and colleges honor his sacrifice in Punjab and beyond.  
  • His actions symbolize unwavering resistance against colonial oppression. 

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