Freedom Fighter Udham Singh Death Anniversary: Learn These Facts About the 'Shaheed-i-Azam'
4 years, 5 months ago

Freedom Fighter Udham Singh Death Anniversary: Learn These Facts About the 'Shaheed-i-Azam'

News 18  

Freedom fighter Udham Singh was hung to his death on July 31, 1940. After the death of their father, Udham Singh and his brother moved to Central Khalsa Orphanage in Putlighar. As the nation remembers Udham Singh on his death anniversary, we take a look at a few facts about the freedom fighter: ● He was formally charged with the murder of Michael O’Dwyer on April 1, 1940. ● As Udham Singh waited for his trial, he underwent a hunger strike for a period of 42 days after which he was made to eat forcibly.

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Born on December 26, 1899, Udham Singh is one of the many freedom fighters who fill the youngsters with vigour and strength to do something for the nation. The name of Sardar Udham Singh is recorded as a revolutionary of Punjab in the fight for India's independence. Upon the end of this meeting, Udham Singh fired on Michael O Dwyer …

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