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Great Indian Freedom Fighter Shivaram Rajguru was remembered on his 116th birth anniversary (August 24).
About Shivaram Hari Rajguru (1908 - 1931)
- Born in Khed village (renamed as Rajgurunagar) near Pune (Maharashtra).
- He was a key member of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA).
Key Contributions
- He along with Sukhdev and Bhagat Singh participated in the assassination of British officer John Saunders in 1928 to avenge death of Lala Lajpat Rai.
- On March 23, 1931, all the three great freedom fighters, Rajguru, Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev were hanged till death by the British Government at Lahore.
- March 23 is observed as ‘Shaheed Diwas’ to pay tribute to their martyrdom.
Values
- Patriotism, Courage, Selflessness, etc.
