Experience the Knowledge of India Lala Lajpat Rai Lala Lajpat Rai D.K.Hari & D.K.Hema Hari, Founders, Bharath Gyan Lion of Punjab Lala Lajpat Rai was born on 28th January 1865 at Dhidika village in Punjab. He aggressively fought against the might of the British Empire. He was popularly called, Punjab Kesari, “The lion of Punjab”. Lala Lajpat Rai “Lal Pal Bal” The Trio of “Lal Pal Bal” were forerunners of the freedom struggle much before the times of Mahatma Gandhi. Lal was Lala Lajpat Rai from Punjab, Bal was Bala Gangadhar Tilak from Maharahstra, and Pal was Bipin Chandra Pal from East Bengal. They came from different corners of India and asked for Swaraj in united voice. Lal Bal Pal Page 1 of 4 Experience the Knowledge of India Lala Lajpat Rai The lion that he was, Lala Lajpat Rai gave tough time to the British through his demonstrations, demanding Swaraj. Hindu Orphan Relief Movement Lala Lajpat Rai founded the Hindu Orphan Relief Movement to keep British missions from securing custody of orphans. Punjab National Bank He also established the Punjab National Bank. The Bank opened on 12th April, 1895, at Lahore. “Simon Go Back” Lala Lapat Rai succumbed to injuries sustained during a lathi charge while leading a non violent demonstration against the Simon Commission, with the slogan “Simon Go Back”. He passed away on 17th November, 1928. “Simon Go Back” protest led by Lala Lajpat Rai Page 2 of 4 Experience the Knowledge of India Lala Lajpat Rai “Every Blow a Nail in the Coffin of British” One of his strongest statements from his last moments, still etched in the mind of the people is, “Every blow on my body will prove a nail in the coffin of British Empire.” Roads in his name The people of both India and Pakistan remember the contributions of this Freedom Fighter towards India’s freedom. Many major cities in India have roads named after this freedom fighter. Pakistan has also named a road after Lala Lajpat Rai in its Quetta town. It is for the first time since partition that Pakistan had named a road after an Indian leader. Statues There are also statues erected in honour of Lala Lajpat Rai in many parts of India. Lala Lajpat Rai Statue, Shimla Stamp A stamp has been released in his name by the Government of India. It is due to the efforts of such freedom fighters that India finally attained Freedom in 1947. Page 3 of 4 Experience the Knowledge of India Lala Lajpat Rai Email [email protected] Website www.bharathgyan.com Blog http://bharathgyanblog.wordpress.com Twitter http://www.twitter.com/bharathgyan Facebook http://www.facebook.com/bharathgyan You Tube http://www.youtube.com/user/bharathgyan Our Books Avail In India https://www.sattvastore.com Outside India http://www.amazon.com Teleshop 1 800 258 8888 (India Tollfree) Page 4 of 4 .