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Ram Kalyan Sharma

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Ram Kalyan Sharma
राम कल्याण शर्मा
Martyr Ram Kalyan Sharma Photo
Born(1912-01-08)8 January 1912
Died11 August 1947(1947-08-11) (aged 35)
Cause of deathExecution by firing squad
MonumentsShaheed Ram Kalyan Smarak, Bundi
NationalityIndian
EducationBachelor of Laws
OccupationAdvocate
MovementQuit India Movement
SpouseBhawari Bai
FatherBajran Lal Sharma

Ram Kalyan Sharma (8 January 1912 — 11 August 1947) was an Indian revolutionary who played a role in India's independence movement.[1]

Early life

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Ram Kalyan Sharma was born on 8 January 1912 in Bundi, Rajasthan. He was involved in revolutionary activities at a young age, inspired by Bhagat Singh and Chandra Shekhar Azad.[2][3]

Legacy

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On 11 August 1947, Ram Kalyan left home for Hindoli Court. When he reached Nahar ka Chohatta in Bundi after leaving his daughters at school, he got a message that no one could lead the Motor Trade Association procession. He volunteered.[3] Sharma's procession was blocked by the police.[3]

Aerial firing and the resulting stampede caused people to climb trees. Sharma remained along with others carrying the flag and sat on the ground carrying the tricolor flag. Sharma rejected British warnings to stop the procession, leave the flag, and leave, appealing to his family.[1]

The police opened fire, and he collapsed while holding the tricolor flag. He was taken to the hospital and succumbed to his injuries on 11 August 1947. He died 4 days before India gained independence from the United Kingdom.[1][4]

A memorial in his honor, Shaheed Ram Kalyan Smarak, was established in Bundi. Several streets were named in recognition of his contributions.[5][6]

Personal life

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Ram Kalyan Sharma married Bhawari Bai. Their son Chail Bihari Sharma became involved in legal proceedings.[7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "रामकल्याण ने सीने पर गोली खाई पर फिर भी थामे रहे तिरंगा". Dainik Navajyoti (in Hindi). 2 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  2. ^ Mahotsav, Amrit. "Ram Kalyan Sharma". Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  3. ^ a b c बूंदी, सलीम अली (14 August 2022). "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: बूंदी के इस स्वतंत्रता सेनानी ने अंग्रेजों के सामने निकाली थी तिरंगा यात्रा, सीने पर खाई गोली लेकिन नहीं छोड़ा राष्ट्रीय ध्वज". ABP News (in Hindi). Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  4. ^ "शहीद रामकल्याण को दी श्रद्धांजलि". Rajasthan Patrika (in Hindi). 11 August 2019. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  5. ^ "खोजागेट: शहीद स्मारक के जीर्णाेद्धार का निर्णय". Dainik Bhaskar.
  6. ^ "राष्ट्रीय ध्वज का आशीर्वाद लेने उमड़ पड़ी छोटीकाशी, जन-जन हुआ अभिभूत | Rajasthan patrika 'mahaan tiranga yaatra concluded in Bundi". Patrika News (in Hindi). 14 August 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  7. ^ "Chail Bihari Sharma Son Of Shri Ram ... vs State Of Rajasthan". 30 January 2021.