Rare picture of revolutionary Batukeshwar Dutt on his death bed with Bhagat Singh's mother Vidyawati caressing him.
Dutt died this day, 20th July at the age of 54 in 1965 in Independent India, which followed the path of ahimsa, did not accord Dutt any recognition,
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Dutt died this day, 20th July at the age of 54 in 1965 in Independent India, which followed the path of ahimsa, did not accord Dutt any recognition,
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No freedom fighters pensions and he spent his remaining life in poverty.
Today is Batukeshwar Dutt’s death anniversary. He was Bhagat Singh’s comrade who threw bombs in the Assembly with him.
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Today is Batukeshwar Dutt’s death anniversary. He was Bhagat Singh’s comrade who threw bombs in the Assembly with him.
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Above picture he is shackled and locked in Andamans sentenced for life imprisonment for Tag around his neck is his ID no.2110404.
After his release from prison on the grounds of health when his family applied for amnesty.
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After his release from prison on the grounds of health when his family applied for amnesty.
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Dutt contracted tuberculosis which eventually did a lifelong damage to his health.
He nonetheless participated in the Quit India Movement of Mahatma Gandhi and was again jailed for four years.
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He nonetheless participated in the Quit India Movement of Mahatma Gandhi and was again jailed for four years.
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