Udham Singh Death Anniversary: Remembering the freedom fighter who avenged Jallianwala Bagh massacre
Udham Singh Death Anniversary: The legend who waited for more than 20 years to avenge the death of those who were assassinated by the British administrator Michael O’Dwyer. Udham Singh was born as Sher Singh on December 26, 1899, in a small village called Sunam in Punjab, India.
Udham Singh's death anniversary is observed on July 31st. Udham Singh was a prominent Indian freedom fighter who is remembered for assassinating Sir Michael O'Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of Punjab, in retaliation for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred on April 13, 1919, when British troops fired on a crowd of unarmed Indian protesters, resulting in hundreds of deaths and injuries.
Udham Singh was a revolutionary who belonged to the Ghadar Party, known for assassinating Michael O' Dwyer , the former Lieutenant Governor of Punjab, at a public event in London. This was the revenge for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar in 1919. Meanwhile, Singh was convicted in the murder and was hanged on July 1940.
Since then, his death anniversary has been observed as a day to remember his sacrifice in the Indian independence movement and to honor his courage in seeking justice for the victims of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Udham Singh's act of avenging the Jallianwala Bagh massacre earned him the status of a martyr in the eyes of many Indians. He remains an important symbol of resistance against British colonial oppression and is remembered as a heroic figure in India's struggle for independence. His sacrifice continues to inspire generations of Indians who value freedom and justice.
- With inputs from agencies
