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We honor Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru, whose fearless sacrifice on March 23, 1931, for India's freedom continues to inspire unwavering patriotism in every Indian heart.

Did Gandhi tried to save Bhagat Singh ? Read this thread 🧵

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When Shaheed Bhagat Singh, at the young age of 23, was executed by the British, Mohandas Gandhi had the opportunity to intervene by rejecting the Irwin Pact with the Viceroy, potentially sparing the lives of the three youthful revolutionaries. However, Gandhi did not insist on including any clause to protect Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev from the gallows.

Rather than supporting their actions, Gandhi labeled them a "righteous form of violence." When the public grew outraged over the executions, the Congress scrambled to justify their stance, and Nehru was portrayed as compassionate. However, in truth, Nehru privately described Bhagat Singh's killing of Saunders as a "terrorist deed."

Shaheed Bhagat Singh, a legendary figure in India’s struggle for independence, had openly praised Nehru, but when the critical moment arrived to spare his life, both Gandhi and Nehru revealed their true selves by denouncing him. It was a heartbreaking betrayal of the heroic icon who embodied the spirit of “Rang de Basanti.”

Document from 1931 underlines Subhas Bose’s moving tribute in the wake of Bhagat Singh’s martyrdom, and Mahatma Gandhi evasiveness. In fact, rather than speak up as Bose did, Gandhi “pleaded fatigue and fever and did not put in an appearance”.

Mohandas Gandhi said "mad worship" of Bhagat Singh did "incalculable harm" to India.

Know your heroes, know them well.

Here’s how Mahatma Gandhi and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose reacted to the death of Bhagat Singh.

References:
Gandhi’s article in the issue of ‘Young India’ of 29 March 1931.
Gandhi & Bhagat Singh -S.R. Bakshi
Proceedings of the Indian History Congress Vol. 43 (1982), pp. 679-

Credit - @MumukshuSavitri