Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Uttar Pradesh to Mark 100 Years of Kakori Train Action
A century ago, Indian freedom fighters stopped a train near Kakori to take money from the British, intending to use it to buy weapons.
To remember this brave act, the Uttar Pradesh government is organizing a series of events.
These events will feature creative writing contests and a flag festival, honoring the freedom fighters.
Key figures like Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan, who were later executed by the British, were involved.
The government is also arranging a march, a motorcycle rally, and an exhibition to commemorate the event.
The National Anthem will be played at various memorials.
Uttar Pradesh will mark the 100th anniversary of the Kakori Train Action with various events.
Indian freedom fighters looted a British treasury near Kakori on August 9, 1925.
The state will host events including creative writing competitions and a Tiranga Mela.
Ram Prasad Bismil, Ashfaqulla Khan, and others were hanged for their involvement.
Events include Prabhat Pheri, a motorcycle rally, and an exhibition on the freedom movement.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh government, schools, and possibly Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh are involved. Indian freedom fighters were involved in the original action.
- What
- The Uttar Pradesh government is commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Kakori Train Action.
- When
- The centenary year of the Kakori Train Action is being celebrated in 2025. The train action took place on August 9, 1925.
- Where
- The events will take place in Uttar Pradesh, particularly in Kakori and Lucknow.
- Why
- To honor the revolutionaries and remember the Kakori Train Action, a key event in India's fight for independence.
- Event
- Kakori Train Action Centenary Commemoration
- Date of Train Action
- August 9, 1925
- Location
- Kakori, Uttar Pradesh
- Key Figures
- Ram Prasad Bismil, Ashfaqullah Khan
- Planned Activities
- Creative writing competitions, Tiranga Mela, Prabhat Pheri
- Involved Parties
- Uttar Pradesh government, schools