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In May 1921, HE was arrested on charges of “sedition” for his “objectionable” speeches in Maharashtra. The hearing of the case began on June 14, 1921. After a few hearings, he decided to plead his own case and read
In May 1921, HE was arrested on charges of “sedition” for his “objectionable” speeches in Maharashtra. The hearing of the case began on June 14, 1921. After a few hearings, he decided to plead his own case and read
out a written statement on 5/8/1921
After hearing it, Justice Smelly said: “His defense is even more seditious than his original speech!” In his judgment, the judge ordered HIM to give an undertaking in writing that he would not deliver seditious speeches for 1 yr, and furnish
After hearing it, Justice Smelly said: “His defense is even more seditious than his original speech!” In his judgment, the judge ordered HIM to give an undertaking in writing that he would not deliver seditious speeches for 1 yr, and furnish
a bail bond of Rs3,000.
HIS response was terse: “My conscience tells me that I am completely innocent. A policy of repression would only add fuel to the fire already raging because of the government’s vicious policies. I am convinced that the day is not far off for the foreign
HIS response was terse: “My conscience tells me that I am completely innocent. A policy of repression would only add fuel to the fire already raging because of the government’s vicious policies. I am convinced that the day is not far off for the foreign
regime to reap the fruits of its sinful actions. I have faith in the justice of the Omnipresent God.
I, therefore, refuse to comply with the order for bail.
As soon as he finished his reply, the judge sentenced him to one-year rigorous imprisonment.
HE went outside the court and
I, therefore, refuse to comply with the order for bail.
As soon as he finished his reply, the judge sentenced him to one-year rigorous imprisonment.
HE went outside the court and
addressed a large crowd, “As you are aware, I have defended myself in this case of sedition against me. However, these days, there is an impression going round that arguing in one’s defense is an act of treachery to the national movement.
But I feel it is highly unwise to merely
But I feel it is highly unwise to merely
get crushed like a bug when a case is foisted upon us.
It is our duty to expose to the whole world the wickedness of the foreign rulers. That would indeed be an act of patriotism. And not to defend ourselves, on the other hand, would be a suicidal policy”.
“You may, if you so
It is our duty to expose to the whole world the wickedness of the foreign rulers. That would indeed be an act of patriotism. And not to defend ourselves, on the other hand, would be a suicidal policy”.
“You may, if you so
choose refuse to defend yourself; but for God’s sake don’t consider those who disagree with you as being less patriotic. If in the course of our patriotic duty we are called upon to enter the prison or be transported to the Andamans, or face the gallows we shall have to
willingly do so. But let us not be under the illusion that jail-going is all in all, that it is the only path for achieving freedom.
There are, in fact, so many fields of national service awaiting us outside the prison. I would be back amongst you after one year.
There are, in fact, so many fields of national service awaiting us outside the prison. I would be back amongst you after one year.
Till then, I will not be in touch with national development, but I’m confident that by then the movement for ‘PoornaSwaraj’ will have gained momentum. Now, it is no more possible to keep down Bharat under the heels of foreign domination. I offer my gratitude to you good-bye.”
HE was released on July 1922, and the same evening a public reception was organised for him. Senior Congress leader #MotilalNehru and #HakimAjmalKhan addressed the gathering.
Later, HE was appointed as joint secretary of the Provincial Congress in 1922.
He was also part of the
Later, HE was appointed as joint secretary of the Provincial Congress in 1922.
He was also part of the
Hindusthani Seva Dal, a Congress wing of volunteers.
On his Jayanti, a small tribute for the man behind SANGH.
#KeshavBaliramHedgewar.
#RSS
#VANDEMATARAM
On his Jayanti, a small tribute for the man behind SANGH.
#KeshavBaliramHedgewar.
#RSS
#VANDEMATARAM
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