PM Pays Tribute to Freedom Fighters of the Kakori Incident

Context:

The Prime Minister commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Kakori Train Action (1925), honouring the revolutionary freedom fighters involved in the incident.

Kakori Incident

Kakori Train Action (1925) was a significant revolutionary act carried out on 9 August 1925 by members of the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA), including Ram Prasad Bismil, Ashfaqullah Khan, Rajendra Lahiri, and Roshan Singh.
The action involved looting government treasury money from a train near Kakori, Uttar Pradesh, to fund revolutionary activities against British rule.
The incident was not intended for personal gain but aimed at exposing how public revenue was being used for colonial exploitation.
British authorities treated the event as a major conspiracy, leading to the arrest and execution of several revolutionaries.
Significance for the Freedom Struggle: It demonstrated the growing radical opposition to British economic exploitation and the emergence of revolutionary nationalism alongside the Congress-led movements.
HRA Transformation: Later evolved into the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) in 1928, shifting towards socialist ideals.
Centenary Importance (2025): Marks 100 years of a defining event symbolising sacrifice, courage, and ideological commitment for India’s independence.