Exclusive PHOTOS: 1848 Hungarian Revolution commemorated in India

Gopalan Rajamani, Guest Author

On 6 March 2024, the Liszt Ferenc Cultural Centre in India, organised an event to commemorate the 1848 Hungarian Revolution in collaboration with the Bhagat Singh Archives & Resource Centre (BSARC). Curated by Professor Chaman Lal, Advisor to the BSARC, and Dr. Margit Köves, Visiting Assistant Professor of Hungarian Language and Culture at the University of Delhi, the event brought together a blend of cultures and histories.

Bhagat Singh (1907-1931) remains an enduring symbol of Indian resistance against colonial rule. His fearless defiance and ultimate sacrifice, alongside his comrades Sukhdev and Rajguru, who were executed on 23 March 1931, for the assassination of a British police officer, continue to inspire generations. Even today, Bhagat Singh stands as a towering figure of revolution and patriotism in India.

BSARC, established by the Department of Delhi Archives on 23 March 2018, commemorates the martyrdom day of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev. Its primary objective is to centralise archival and resource material on Bhagat Singh and other Indian revolutionaries scattered across the country, making it accessible to researchers, scholars and readers. Professor Chaman Lal, the visionary behind BSARC, has generously contributed over 1500 books in various Indian languages to the BSARC.

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Professor Chaman Lal, reflecting on his lifelong fascination with Bhagat Singh, shared insights into the revolutionary’s heroic life. March holds significance for both both countries, with Hungary commemorating the 1848 Revolution, and India honouring the martyrdom of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev during this month.