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Udham Singh was a Punjabi revolutionary belonging to the Ghadar Party best known for assassinating Michael O' Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab in India, on 13 March 1940. The assassination was in revenge for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar in 1919. Singh was subsequently tried and convicted of murder and hanged in July 1940.
Udham Singh is a well-known figure of the Indian independence movement.
A poster of the film Shaheed Udham Singh
Michael Francis O'Dwyer (April 1864 – 13 March 1940) was Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab from 1912 until 1919. On the issue of the Amritsar Massacre, O'Dwyer supported General Reginald Dyer's actions and termed the massacre as a "correct action." He was later assassinated by an Indian Sikh nationalist Udham Singh for giving this approval. O'Dwyer was educated at St Stanislaus' College in Tullamore and entered the Indian Civil Service in 1885.
He was first posted at Shahpur in Punjab. After a long furlough, O'Dwyer was selected by Lord Curzon for a prominent part in organization of the new North-West Frontier Province and its separation from Punjab; he was revenue commissioner from 1901 to 1908. From 1908 through 1909, he was acting resident in Hyderabad and agent to the governor-general in Central India from 1910 to 1912. In December 1912, while Lord Hardinge of Penshurst was Viceroy, he was appointed Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab, a post which he held till 1919. When he assumed charge in May 1913, he was cautioned by the Viceroy that the Punjab was the Province about which the Government were then the most concerned; that there was much inflammable material lying about; which require very careful handling if an explosion is to be avoided.
It was during O'Dwyer's tenure as Lieutenant Governor of Punjab that the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre occurred in Amritsar, on April 13, 1919. According to official figures, 379 unarmed civilians were killed by British and Gurkha troops under the command of Brigadier General Reginald Dyer with the support of O'Dwyer. Unofficial estimates place the figure much higher, at 2,000, with more wounded. Modern researchers assert that this plan was formulated in the Government House, Lahore, by Michael O'Dwyer and other top British bureaucrats both belonging to civil and military side. Lt.-Col. Smith was also present in this meeting. The meeting, conducted by Michael O'Dwyer, was unofficial and kept secret. It fell to Reginald Dyer (subsequently labelled the "Butcher of Amritsar") to carry out the plan. The main idea was to teach the Punjabis a lesson which they will never forget and to strike a terror throughout Punjab.
After it, the British Labour Party Conference at Scarborough unanimously passed a resolution 24 June 1920, which denounced the "Cruel and barbarous actions" of British officers in Punjab and called for their trial, the recall of O'Dwyer and Chelmsford, and the repeal of the repressive legislation. The delegates rose in their places as a tribute to India's martyred dead.In the wake of the massacre O'Dwyer was relieved of his office. He was subsequently shot dead in Caxton Hall in the heart of London on March 13, 1940, by a Punjabi revolutionary, Udham Singh, as an act of revenge for Amritsar. During his trial Udham Singh told the court, "He was the real culprit. He deserved it. He wanted to crush the spirit of my people, so I have crushed him." Needless to say Udham Singh was hanged in 1940. He had correctly identified the villain of Jalianwala Bagh. The general was ostensibly simply 'following orders'.
"Dreamers of Peace" is a short film on peace & humanity.
The stills for the short film have been shot by my photographer friend KETAN MEHTA, Mumbai India.
The theme of my film is peace, humanity and brotherhood among the world citizens & the duration is just one minute 40 seconds.
One can view 'Dreamers of Peace' on
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UozmJc_qTk0
Spread the message of Peace .. U need .. I need .. V all need .. PEACE.
Shaheed Udham Singh Ji being taken away by Police in the UK after shooting down the General Dwyer for the evil acts he commited in Punjab. Remains very happy- WAHEGURU JI KA KHALSA, WAHEGURU JI KE FATHE!
Caxton Hall was the scene of the assassination of Michael O’Dwyer by Udham Singh on March 13 1940. Tipperary-born O’Dwyer had been the Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab at the time of the infamous Amritsar massacre of 1919. Brigadier General O’Dyer, with O’Dwyer’s full connivance, ordered soldiers to open fire on a crowd of 20,000 Indian Independence supporters.
It was said that over 1,500 rounds of ammunition were used in just 15 seconds. The obvious result of which meant hundreds of protesters died in cold blood. Unfortunately for O’Dwyer, one of the victims was Udham Singh’s brother.
The day after the massacre the Brigadier received a telegram from Governor O’Dwyer which said:
“Your action correct. Lieutenant Governor approves.”
I’m not entirely sure the saying “revenge is a dish best served cold” exists in the Sikh language. It probably does, because over twenty years after the massacre, Singh pulled out a Smith and Wesson revolver at a meeting in Caxton Hall and fired six shots, two of which hit the former Punjab Governor, killing him instantly.
Mr Singh was taken to Cannon Row Police Station 'AD' to be charged with the offence.
For pictures and information of everyday life at Cannon Row Police Station (AD) visit:
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.....a date when a young man gave his life for the freedom of his country. He took revenge on the British for the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in Amritsar where as a young boy, he witnessed thousands of innocent people lose their lives – men, women and children. From this day onwards, the life of this incredible child changed. The event which he used to recall with rage and sadness turned him into the path of activism.
After the tragic events, Udham Singh left India and went to USA where he learned the aggressive activities of the Babar Akali’s. With their knowledge on board he returned India where he was soon jailed for four years, for smuggling in revolvers.
After his release in 1931, Udham Singh opened up a shop in Amritsar. During this time he adopted the name “Ram Mohammed Singh Azad”, symbolizing the unification of the three major religions of India.
Again, Udham Singh left India and travelled around the continents, before finally reaching his destination, England, in the mid 1930’s. It was his chance to avenge the tragedy of the Amritsar Jallinwala Bagh massacre, which he witnessed as a child.
His target was Sir Michael O’Dwyer, who was governor of Punjab when the massacre had taken place. On 13th March 1940, in the Caxton Hall, London, where a meeting of the East India Association was being held in conjunction with the Royal Central Asian Society, Udham Singh fired six shots from his pistol at Sir Michael O’Dwyer, landing two shots which instantly killed him. The Secretary of State for India who was also present at the meeting was injured from the gunfire, along with Lord Lamington who had his hand shattered. Udham Singh did not escape as that was not his aim. He was arrested on the spot. As he was ushered away he expressed his happiness saying that he had accomplished his mission for his people, and country.
Udham Singh was formally charged with the murder of O’Dwyer and soon afterwards committed to trial on 4th June 1940. When asked his name in court he replied:
"Ram Mohammad Singh Azad".
Udham Singh explained his deeds:-
“I did it because I had a grudge against him. He deserved it.”
The judge sentenced him to death by hanging. An appeal, on his behalf was dismissed on 15th July. On 31st July 1940, Udham Singh kissed the noose of the rope, before becoming shaheed in London’s Pentonville Prison.
Shaheed Udham Singh, we salute you and ALL the other SHAHEEDS who have given their life for their country.
To view this short film in English please click on the link below:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UozmJc_qTk0
To view this short film in Hindi please click on the link below:
Taken inside the Jallianwala Bagh gallery. Some amazing stuff in there of people sharing their personal experiences on the aftermath of the massacre.
Sir Michael Francis O'Dwyer, KCIE (April 1864 – 13 March 1940) was Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab in India from 1912 until 1919. O'Dwyer endorsed General Reginald Dyer's action regarding the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and termed it a "correct action".[1][2] In 1940, aged 75, he was assassinated by Udham Singh.
O'Dwyer, aged 75, was shot dead at a meeting of the Royal Central Asian Society in Caxton Hall, London on 13 March 1940, by a Punjabi revolutionary, Udham Singh, in retaliation for Amritsar.[20] His killer was tried for murder, convicted and hanged. Singh had told the court at his trial:
“I did it because I had a grudge against him. He deserved it. He was the real culprit. He wanted to crush the spirit of my people, so I have crushed him. For full 21 years, I have been trying to wreak vengeance. I am happy that I have done the job. I am not scared of death. I am dying for my country. I have seen my people starving in India under the British rule. I have protested against this, it was my duty. What a greater honour could be bestowed on me than death for the sake of my motherland?
Udham Singh changed his name to "Mohammad Singh Azad" and was also known as Ram Mohammed Singh Azad, symbolizing the unification of the three major religions of India: Hinduism, Islam and Sikhism. Singh is considered one of the best-known of the more extremist revolutionaries of the Indian freedom struggle; he is also sometimes referred to as Shaheed-i-Azam Sardar Udham Singh (the expression "Shaheed-i-Azam," Urdu: شهید اعظم, means "the great martyr"). Bhagat Singh and Udham Singh along with Chandrasekhar Azad, Rajguru and Sukhdev, were the more famous names out of scores of young firebrand freedom fighters in the early part of 20th-century India. These young men believed their motherland would win her freedom only through the forceful removal of the British rulers
Athletics at Hadley Stadium, Smethwick, Warley, West Midlands – 100m final and presentation 29th July 1976.
The wall where innocent people were shot at whilst trying to escape the firing from the generals men.
Lots of people were there on the day, as it was India's independence day - 15th August 2007!
"To escape the deadly firing, many people fell into this well. About 120 dead bodies were recovered from it."
The well is just to the front. Covered with a fence so no poking inside, plus there's not much light going in with the shelter covering it. Managed to get my hand through a hole in the fence though, and got a view with my camera. Lots of coins down there.
" Digitals India's Tribute to #udhamSingh ji on his Martyrdom day. His supreme sacrifice for the nation will always be remembered.
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State Level Wrestling Championship held at DSVV
Uttarakhand Wrestling Association held a two day state level wrestling competition in the Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, which concluded today. In the contest, a total of 42 players, from Haridwar, Dehradun, Pauri Garhwal, Almora, Udhamsingh Nagar and the players from Uttarakhand Police, displayed their Stamina. The Chief Guest of the closing ceremony, Shri Navprabhat ji, the Transport Minister of the State, said that the participation of nearly hundred players in the wrestling tournament organized in DSVV shows that the state is making progress in sports, too. He said that the DSVV family is eligible for gratitude for collaborating with the state federation in conducting the competition. Earlier, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Shri Sharad Pardhy, said that this competition is an opportunity for the players to move ahead and the students should focus on improving skills rather than on the result of the competition. He asked the players to pledge to play with the spirit of sportsmanship. Shri Narendra Singh, a senior member of the Competition Organizer Board and the Sports Official of the university, told that a total of 42 players participated in the senior, junior and sub-junior group under male and female category. The contest was held under various weight groups. Those who had already represented the state at national level also fought in the contest. A National player, Neetu from Almora, said that everyone was encouraged by the resources and the family environment of DSVV.......... www.b2s.pm/MoAAko
Village of Sunam the ancestral village of Udham Singh - freedom fighter and assassin. Udham Singh's house, now a makeshift museum is a small but distinctive landmark.
Village of Sunam the ancestral village of Udham Singh - freedom fighter and assassin. Udham Singh's house, now a makeshift museum is a small but distinctive landmark.
Village of Sunam the ancestral village of Udham Singh - freedom fighter and assassin. Udham Singh's house, now a makeshift museum is a small but distinctive landmark.
Village of Sunam the ancestral village of Udham Singh - freedom fighter and assassin. Udham Singh's house, now a makeshift museum is a small but distinctive landmark.
Village of Sunam the ancestral village of Udham Singh - freedom fighter and assassin. Udham Singh's house, now a makeshift museum is a small but distinctive landmark.
Village of Sunam the ancestral village of Udham Singh - freedom fighter and assassin. Udham Singh's house, now a makeshift museum is a small but distinctive landmark.
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