Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Chandrashekhar Azad, a courageous freedom fighter, on his martyrdom day, acknowledging his sacrifices to liberate India from colonial rule. Modi, on his social media platform X, praised Azad as a valiant patriot who dedicated everything to free the nation from oppression. Azad’s unwavering stand against injustice continues to inspire generations, reflecting true valor and patriotism.
Chandrashekhar Azad, originally Chandra Shekhar Sitaram Tiwari, was born on July 23, 1906, in Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh. His fearless defiance during the Non-Cooperation Movement earned him the name ‘Azad,’ symbolizing freedom. Disheartened by the halt of the movement in 1922, Azad embraced a more militant approach, joining the Hindustan Republican Army led by Ram Prasad Bismil and Sachindranath Sanyal.
Azad actively participated in significant events like the Kakori train robbery in 1925 and the reorganization of the HRA into the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association in 1928. Alongside Bhagat Singh and Rajguru, Azad sought retribution for Lala Lajpat Rai’s death, engaging in acts of armed resistance against British colonial rule. His commitment to the cause led to his ultimate sacrifice on February 27, 1931, at Alfred Park in Allahabad, where he fought bravely until his last bullet to evade capture.
