We remember and pay tribute to Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary
The Lion of Punjab
Lala Lajpat Rai (28 January 1865 – 17 November 1928) was an Indian Punjabi author and politician who is chiefly remembered as a leader in the Indian Independence movement. He was popularly known as Punjab Kesari. He was part of the Lal Bal Pal tri organization. He was also associated with activities of Punjab National Bank
and Lakshmi Insurance Company in their early stages. He sustained
serious injuries by the police when leading a non-violent protest
against the Simon Commission and died less than three weeks later. His death anniversary (17 November) is one of several days celebrated as Martyrs' Day in India.
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