Khudiram bose-the youngest martyr
11 th ofAugust is revolutionary Khudiram Bose’s 112th death anniversary. He was hanged by the British on this day in 1908 at the age of 18. An event which an ungrateful country has conveniently forgotten.
Young Khudiram along with Prafulla Chaki threw bomb at a carriage with an intention to kill Magistrate Kingsford. But, as Kingsford was seated at a different carriage, the bomb killed two British women. While Chaki committed suicide Khudiram was nabbed by the police. While Gandhi decried the act of violence Bal Gangadhar Tilak defended the young men.
Though young Khudiram was saddened by the unintentional death of innocent women he was resolute and unapologetic about his intentions to liquidate Kingsford; so much so he even declined to file a mercy petition.Khudiram was executed at 6 am in the morning. He was jovial and was smiling while the black cap was drawn over his head.
The hanging of Khudiram at such a young age fanned the freedom movement in Bengal. He became a hero and young revolutionaries, including Subhash, drew inspiration from him. Khudiram Bose, the youngest martyr thus became immortal.🙏🏼💐
JAI HIND
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