Indian Freedom Fighter 75

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
‘The ‘Iron man of India’ -- Sardar

Vallabhbhai Patel is one of the most vital
pathfinder in the Indian history of
Independence. Known for his patriotism for
the country, Patel’s primary motivation was to
expel the British out of the country. He was
one of the prominent Indian barristers,
politicians and leading figures of the country.
As the founding father of the “Republic of
India” he played a pivotal role in integrating
the provinces and making the Nation
united. To recognize his monumental
contribution and service to the Nation, 31st
October, birthday of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
is celebrated as the National Unity Day .
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
‘The Architect of Modern India’-Pandit

Jawaharlal Nehru was India's first and longest
serving Prime Minister also known as a
visionary and an influential leader in the Indian
independence movement. Pt. Nehru spent
years in jail to win freedom. The book ‘The
Discovery of India’ was written by him while
he was in jail. As a firm believer in Nation
building, his first commitment was to make
India a self-sufficient economy. Pt. Nehru is
popularly known for setting up the strong
foundation in industrial powerhouse, military
power, space and established network of
educational institutions like IITs and IIMs.
Being a favorite amongst the children as
‘Chacha Nehru’, his birthday -14th November
is celebrated as Children’s Day in India.
Mahatma Gandhi
‘Father of the Nation’ - Mahatma Gandhi

was a great leader and a social reformer, a role
model for the entire nation and abroad. With
his supreme sacrifice and noble ideals of
Satya (truth) and Ahimsa (nonviolence),
Mahatma Gandhi contributed tirelessly and
selflessly in India’s struggle for Independence.
He touched life of every Indian through his
ideal thought of unity and social upliftment,
and use of Swadeshi goods. He believed in
simple living and high thinking. He was the
champion of democracy and highly opposed
to dictatorial rule. His birthday on 2nd October
is celebrated across the entire world as the
International Day of Non-violence.
Subhash Chandra Bose
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, was a great
freedom fighter and a patriot. He was a
fearless leader who left no stone unturned in
his quest to attain freedom, he founded the
Azad Hind Army or the Indian National
Army.
For his revolutionary movements, Bose had
been to jail several times. Several Indian
residents and Indian prisoners of war
participated in his free Indian army to fight
against the British rule bravely. Subhash
Chandra Bose inspired his soldiers with his
great words of “Give me blood, I will give
you freedom” to liberate motherland from
the British rule. Subhas Chandra Bose’s birth
anniversary on January 23 is celebrated as
Parakram Diwas .
Shaheed Bhagat Singh
Shaheed Bhagat Singh was one of the most

influential revolutionaries of the Indian
Independence Movement. He believes that
the only way to drive the British out of the
country would be through armed rebellion.
Jallianwala tragedy in the year 1912 left a
very deep scar in his heart, at the age of 12
years. He brought a revolution in the
national movement against the British
Rule. He was the active supporter of the
Swadeshi Movement. Bhagat Singh was
only 23 years old when he sacrificed
himself for the country and it became an
inspiration for the youth. His death proved
to be a motivation for many Indians to join
the struggle of independence.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
The father of the Indian revolution’- Bal

Gangadhar Tilak was a Nationalist Indian
leader and a freedom fighter. Bal Gangadhar
Tilak was the first Indian leader to give the
slogan, “Freedom is my birth right and I
shall have it”. For his anti-imperialistic
activities, he was sent to jail many times.
During his imprisonment, he wrote his famous
commentary on Srimadbhagwat Gita- Gita
Rahasaya. Shri Tilak was in fact, a profound
scholar of Indian history and culture and also
wrote a book on Vedas Arctic Home in the
Vedas. He vehemently opposed the Partition
of Bengal (1905) under the Viceroyalty of
Lord Curzon. Lifelong, he strived for
nationalism. His speeches and writings reflect
his profound social and political ideas which
are of immense value to mankind.
Lal Bahadur Shastri
Man of Peace- Lal Bahadur Shastri -

A thoughtful leader, a visionary and a
freedom fighter. Shastri Ji heralded great
reformation in the country through several
path breaking initiatives. He was the
second Prime Minister of India. He gave a
famous slogan “JaiJawan Jai Kisan”. Lal
Bahadur Shastri tackled many elementary
problems like food shortage,
unemployment, and poverty. To overcome
the acute food shortage, Shastri ji asked
the experts to devise a long-term strategy.
This was the beginning of the famous
“Green Revolution”. “Bharat Ratna”
Shastri ji will always be counted as one of
the greatest martyrs and leaders of the
country.
Lala Lajpat Rai
‘Lion of Punjab’ Lala Lajpat Rai, popularly

known as “Punjab Kesari”, was an Indian
independence activist, author, politician,
freedom struggler who played a pivotal role
in the Indian Independence movement.
`Lala Lajpat Rai was the founder of several
organizations in the late 19th and early 20th
centuries. He was the driving force behind
the establishment of Punjab National Bank.
Inspired by Swami Dayanand Saraswati's
Hindu reformist movement, he was known
for his fiery speeches and inspire people to
participate in the freedom movement.
Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
Mahamana - Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya,

was an Indian scholar, educational reformer and
politician made an immense contribution to the
Indian independence movement. He was the
founder of the Banaras Hindu University
(BHU), He also founded a highly influential,
English-newspaper “The Leader”.
Pt. Malaviya was given a title ‘Mahamana’ by
Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. He was
posthumously conferred with Bharat Ratna, on
December 24, 2014. The slogan "Satyameva
Jayate" is also a legacy given to the nation by
Pandit Malaviya.
Chandra Shekhar Azad
Chandrashekhar Azad was a great Indian

freedom fighter. His fierce patriotism and
courage inspired many people to enter freedom
struggle. He also led the chief strategist of the
Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
(HSRA). Chandrashekhar Azad was on the hit
list of British Police. British Police badly
wanted to capture him dead or alive. British
Police captured Shri Azad in severely injured
condition. He used his last bullet to kill himself
but did not surrender to the British Police. The
legacy of Chandra Shekhar Azad will be
remembered for his unconditional love and
selfless sacrifice for the country.

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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

‘The ‘Iron man of India’ -- Sardar

‘The Architect of Modern India’-Pandit

‘Father of the Nation’ - Mahatma Gandhi

Shaheed Bhagat Singh was one of the most

The father of the Indian revolution’- Bal

Man of Peace- Lal Bahadur Shastri -

‘Lion of Punjab’ Lala Lajpat Rai, popularly

Mahamana - Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya,

Chandrashekhar Azad was a great Indian

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