Lala Lajpat Rai's 159th Birth Anniversary: ​​Remembering His Legacy Through Shocking Quotes and Rare Facts

Lala Lajpat Rai, a leading figure in the Indian independence movement, earned the nickname “Punjab Kesari” (Lion of Punjab) for his unwavering activism and dedication to his nation's freedom. Born on January 28, 1865, Rai played a pivotal role in shaping the movement. As a prominent advocate of the Swadeshi movement in 1907, along with the renowned trio “Lal-Bal-Pal”, he advocated boycott of imported goods and adoption of indigenous indigenous products. His legacy continues to inspire generations, reminding us of the unbreakable spirit and determination necessary to forge a nation's freedom. On his 159th birth anniversary, check out inspirational quotes about him and interesting facts about him.

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES BY LALA LAJPAT RAI

1. The government that attacks its own innocent subjects has no right to be called a civilized government. Let us keep in mind that such a government does not survive for long.
2. Defeat and failure are sometimes necessary steps to achieve victory.
3. The shots that hit me are the final nails in the coffin of British rule in India.
4. A person should be brave and honest in worshiping the truth, without worrying about receiving worldly benefits.
5. If I had the power to influence Indian magazines, I would have the following headlines printed in bold on the front page: Milk for Children, Food for Adults, and Education for All.
6. Since the cruel slaughter of cows and other animals began, I have anxiety for the future generation.
7. The attempt to achieve the objective by peaceful means with full devotion and honesty is called non-violence.
8. I honestly and sincerely believe in the necessity or desirability of Hindu-Muslim unity. I am also completely willing to trust Muslim leaders. But what about the commands of the Quran and the Hadis? Leaders cannot override them.
9. I always believed that my silence on various issues will be an advantage in the long run.

LALA LAJPAT RAI FACTS

1. Born in Dhudike, near Ludhiana in Punjab, in 1865, Rai studied law at the Government College, Lahore, and even practiced law in the city.
2. He became a follower of Dayanand Sawaswati, the founder of Arya Samaj and became one of the leaders of the society.
3. In 1881, he joined the Indian National Congress at the age of 16 and in 1885 established the Dayanand Anglo-Vedic School in Lahore.
4. He met Bal Gangadhar Tilak during the Lahore Congress session in 1893 and the two, along with Bipin Chandra Pal, would become known as Lal-Bal-Pal, a trio who fervently advocated the use of Swadeshi products.
5. He was deported to Mandalay (present-day Myanmar) in 1907 for participating in a demonstration in Punjab. However, he was allowed to return that same year due to lack of evidence against him.
6. Rai was elected president of the Indian National Congress during its special session in Calcutta in 1920, which launched Mahatma Gandhi's Non-Cooperation Movement.
7. Apart from founding Arya Gazaette as a publisher, he also authored several books and biographies of Mazzini, Garibaldi, Shivaji and Shrikrishna.