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Komal gupta

28/01/22 14:05 PM IST

Source: PIB

Lala Lajpat Rai

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The Prime Minister of India rendered homage to the captivating personality of Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary.

Lala Lajpat Rai

  • Lala Lajpat Rai was one of the greatest freedom fighters of India.
  • He was also called ‘Punjab Kesari’ and 'Lion of Punjab'.
  • He studied law at the Government College, Lahore.
  • Was influenced by Swami Dayananda Saraswati and joined the Arya Samaj in Lahore.
  • He believed that the ideals in Hinduism combined with nationalism will lead to the establishment of a secular state.
  • Along with Bipin Chandra Pal and Bal Gangadhar Tilak, he formed the Lal-Bal-Pal trio of extremist leaders.
  • He was also involved with the Hindu Mahasabha.
  • He fought against untouchability.

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