Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Congress Honors Lala Lajpat Rai on Death Anniversary
Lala Lajpat Rai was a brave leader in India's fight for freedom and a champion for social change.
He was part of a famous political group and worked to end unfair practices like untouchability.
When the British sent a group to India without any Indians, he bravely led a peaceful protest, shouting 'Simon Go Back!'.
Sadly, during this protest, the police hurt him badly.
He passed away from his injuries, but his sacrifice inspired many.
People remember him for his courage and dedication to making India free and fair.
His death anniversary is a time to honor his memory and contributions.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge paid tribute to Lala Lajpat Rai on his death anniversary.
Lala Lajpat Rai, known as 'Punjab Kesari', was a key figure in India's freedom struggle and part of the Lal-Bal-Pal trio.
He led a protest against the Simon Commission in 1928 with the slogan 'Simon Go Back!'
He died on November 17, 1928, from injuries sustained during a police lathi-charge at the protest.
Kharge remembered Rai's role in India's freedom movement and social reforms.
- Who
- Lala Lajpat Rai (Indian freedom fighter, politician, social worker, writer) and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.
- What
- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge paid tribute to Lala Lajpat Rai on his death anniversary, recalling his role in India's freedom movement and social reforms.
- When
- Monday, on Lala Lajpat Rai's death anniversary (November 17).
- Where
- Born in Punjab, India; active in various parts of India, including Lahore and Ludhiana.
- Why
- To honor the legacy of Lala Lajpat Rai as a prominent leader in India's national movement and a social reformer.
Lala Lajpat Rai's Actions
British Police Actions
Protest against Simon Commission
Lala Lajpat Rai's Actions
Lala Lajpat Rai led a non-violent march with the slogan 'Simon Go Back!' to protest the British-appointed Simon Commission, which lacked any Indian members.
British Police Actions
The superintendent of police ordered a lathi (baton) charge on the protesters, severely assaulting Lala Lajpat Rai.
- Full Name
- Lala Lajpat Rai
- Known As
- Punjab Kesari, Sher-e-Punjab
- Birth Date
- January 28, 1865
- Death Date
- November 17, 1928
- Birth Place
- Dhudike village, Ludhiana district, Punjab
- Affiliation
- Lal-Bal-Pal trio, Arya Samaj, Indian National Congress
- Profession
- Politician, social worker, writer, journalist, orator, parliamentarian, lawyer
- Key Advocacy
- Abolition of untouchability, social reforms, Indian independence
