Why did Chandrashekhar Azad shot himself?
Why did Chandrashekhar Azad shot himself?
On Feb 27, 1931 Chandra Shekhar Azad, shot himself dead because he had vowed he would never be arrested by British Police. On this day it is fitting to remember what free India is doing to its youth.
When was Chandra Shekhar Azad born and died?
Chandrasekhar Azad, original name Chandrasekhar Tiwari, Chandrasekhar also spelled Chandrashekhar or Chandra Shekhar, (born July 23, 1906, Bhabra, India—died February 27, 1931, Allahabad), Indian revolutionary who organized and led a band of militant youth during India’s independence movement.
How did Azad died?
A park, 133 acres in area and situated in the heart of the city’s English quarters, Civil Lines, was built to commemorate the event. In 1931, Chandra Shekhar Azad, a revolutionary freedom fighter was engaged in a fierce gun fight with the British in this park. Aged 24, Azad died here on 27 February 1931.
Was Chandrashekhar Azad a vegetarian?
Nevertheless, he remained a strict vegetarian. Some years later, Azad’s associate Bhagwandass Mahour was puzzled to find him eating eggs and asked him: “Panditji yaha kya?” (What is this Panditji?). Azad replied: “Ande mein koi harz nahi hai.
