Chandra Shekhar Azad was one of the bravest revolutionaries of India’s freedom struggle; Writer Jyaprakash.

By Akshya rout

JAJPUR ; Veteran Writer Jayaprakash nayak today paid tribute to freedom fighter Chandrashekhar Azad on his martyrdom day. In a social media post, Mr Nayak said that the life of Chandrashekhar Azad teaches that the resolve to stand firm against injustice is true valour. He noted that Chandrashekhar Azad sacrificed everything to free the nation from the shackles of slavery and will always be remembered for his supreme sacrifice. Nayak added that the saga of the freedom fighter’s sacrifice for the motherland will continue to inspire every generation of the nation. Chandra Shekhar Azad was one of the bravest revolutionaries of India’s freedom struggle. Born on 23rd July 1906 in Bhabra village of Madhya Pradesh, he grew up with strong patriotic feelings and dedicated his life to the nation. In this essay, you will read about his childhood, his revolutionary journey, and his ultimate sacrifice for India’s independence. Azad was deeply moved by the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and joined Mahatma Gandhi’s Non-Cooperation Movement at a very young age. When he was arrested for participating in protests, he boldly declared his name as “Azad,” his father’s name as “Swatantrata,” and his address as “Jail.” This fearless attitude earned him the title “Azad,” which means free. As he grew older, he joined the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) and later worked closely with Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev. He actively planned and participated in revolutionary activities against the British, including the famous Kakori Train Robbery of 1925. He believed that armed struggle was necessary to throw out foreign rule, and he lived with the spirit of never being caught alive by the British police. On 27th February 1931, Azad was surrounded by police in Alfred Park, Allahabad. He fought with unmatched courage, firing till his last bullet. True to his vow, he shot himself with his final bullet rather than surrender.