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Pandit Ram Prasad Bismil was a prominent Indian freedom fighter who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. He was born in Brahmin Family on June 11, 1897, in a small village called Prayagraj (then known as Pranpur) in Uttar Pradesh, India. His parents were Pandit Muralidhar Bismil and Moolmati Devi. Bismil’s childhood was marked by financial struggles, but he had a deep sense of patriotism and a strong desire for India’s independence.
Bismil was an accomplished Hindi poet and used his poetry to express his nationalist and revolutionary ideas. Some of his famous poems include “Mera Rang de Basanti Chola,” “Sarfaroshi ki Tamanna,” and “Mainpuri Ki Pratigya.”
One of the most notable events in his life was the Kakori Train Robbery, also known as the Kakori Conspiracy or Kakori Kand. On August 9, 1925, Bismil, along with other revolutionaries like Ashfaqullah Khan, Rajendra Lahiri, and Chandrashekhar Azad, executed a daring robbery on a train near Kakori, in present-day Uttar Pradesh. The goal was to fund the revolutionary activities against British rule. However, the robbery did not go as planned, and some members of the group were arrested.
Pandit Ram Prasad Bismil was arrested on December 26, 1925, for his involvement in the Kakori conspiracy. He was put on trial, and during the court proceedings, he fearlessly defended his actions and used the opportunity to propagate his revolutionary ideas. Despite being given the death sentence, Bismil remained resolute and committed to his cause.
Pandit Ram Prasad Bismil Martyrdom
On December 19, 1927, at the age of 30, Pandit Ram Prasad Bismil was hanged to death in Gorakhpur Central Jail. His execution sparked widespread protests and ignited the spirit of nationalism among the Indian masses. His sacrifice and bravery continue to inspire generations of Indians in their quest for freedom and justice. Bismil’s legacy as a revolutionary and a poet remains an integral part of India’s struggle for independence.