Lala Lajpat Rai
On 28th January 2026, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Lala Lajpat Rai on his 161st birth anniversary, remembering his remarkable contributions to India's freedom struggle and his legacy as a nationalist leader.
Early Life and Rise to Prominence
- Lala Lajpat Rai was born on 28th January 1865 in Dhudike village, Punjab.
- Widely revered as "Punjab Kesari" (Lion of Punjab), he emerged as one of India's foremost freedom fighters.
Key Contributions to the Freedom Movement
- Lajpat Rai was a leading figure in the extremist faction of the Congress and formed part of the famous trio known as Lal-Bal-Pal, alongside Bal ....
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