Bhagat Singh asked his last food before execution to be cooked by Dalit prisoner Bogha

Bhagat Singh, a revolutionary leader, whose life and death, remain a source of inspiration to millions even today. Bhagat Singh stood for independence, freedom and the need to stand for one's right. On the birth anniversary of Bhagat Singh, we highlight the facts that make him an icon of Indian Freedom struggle.

Food before execution: Bhagat Singh embraced social equality
‘The Issue of Untouchability’⁠—An essay by Bhagat Singh⁠—details his opinion and views against casteism and untouchability. According to Historian Chaman Lal, Bhagat Singh asked his last food before his execution to be prepared by a Dalit prisoner Bogha. Bhagat Singh believed in action and his conduct even before the execution speaks about his respect for one and all.

Courage in the face of death
When Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru were going to the gallows on March 23, 1931, laughing and singing, jail warden requested him to recite the Gurbani. "If I do so, the coming generations will think of me as a coward, who could not remain true to his convictions in the face of deaths, " Bhagat Singh reported told him politely.

Death will inspire millions
When the whole of India was demanding cancellation of the death penalty, Bhagat Singh never asked for mercy from the British empire. "My death will inspire the young generation, the country demands sacrifice," he always maintained.
The nation will always remain indebted to you Bhagat Singh.