Bhagat Singh: Early Life and Motivations

Bhagat Singh: Motivation

Early Influences

• Inspired by the Indian independence movement and the ideals of the Indian National Congress
• Influenced by the writings of Vladimir Lenin and the Russian Revolution
• Impacted by the execution of Kartar Singh Sarabha, a young Sikh revolutionary, which sparked his desire for freedom and independence

The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

• Witnessed the brutality of the British during the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (1919), which killed hundreds of unarmed Indians
• This event fueled his anger and determination to fight against British rule

Nationalism and Patriotism

• Strongly believed in the importance of Indian independence and self-rule
• Saw the British as oppressors and believed that violence was necessary to achieve freedom
• Influenced by the ideas of anarchism and socialism, which emphasized the power of the people to bring about change

Personal Experiences

• Faced discrimination and injustice at the hands of the British, which further fueled his motivation to fight against them
• Witnessed the poverty, exploitation, and suffering of the Indian people under British rule, which motivated him to take action

Philosophy and Ideology

• Believed in the power of revolution and the need for radical change to achieve independence
• Advocated for the use of violence as a means to an end, believing that it was necessary to overthrow the British regime
• Saw himself as a martyr for the cause of Indian independence, willing to sacrifice his life for the freedom of his country

Bhagat Singh: Motivation

Early Influences

• Inspired by the Indian independence movement and the ideals of the Indian National Congress
• Influenced by Vladimir Lenin's writings and the Russian Revolution
• Kartar Singh Sarabha's execution at a young age sparked his desire for freedom and independence

The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

• Witnessed the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, where hundreds of unarmed Indians were killed by the British
• This event fueled his anger and determination to fight against British rule

Nationalism and Patriotism

• Strongly believed in Indian independence and self-rule
• Viewed the British as oppressors and believed violence was necessary to achieve freedom
• Influenced by anarchism and socialism, emphasizing people's power to bring about change

Personal Experiences

• Faced discrimination and injustice at the hands of the British
• Witnessed poverty, exploitation, and suffering of Indians under British rule, motivating him to take action

Philosophy and Ideology

• Believed in revolution and radical change to achieve independence
• Advocated for violence as a means to overthrow the British regime
• Saw himself as a martyr for Indian independence, willing to sacrifice his life for his country's freedom