The nation is paying homage today to revolutionary freedom fighter Khudiram Bose on his 119th martyrdom day. He was the first among the Indian revolutionaries in Bengal to be executed by the British on this day in 1908. Various programmes have been organised across the country to remember the young revolutionary and pay tribute to his supreme sacrifice.

Khudiram Bose joined India’s freedom movement at a very young age and became one of the youngest martyrs of the anti-British struggle. At just 18, he took part in revolutionary activities aimed at ending British colonial rule.

In 1908, Khudiram, along with revolutionary Prafulla Chaki, attempted to assassinate British magistrate Douglas Kingsford in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. On April 30, 1908, the 2 revolutionaries threw a bomb at a carriage they believed was carrying Kingsford. However, Kingsford was not in the carriage. 2 British women were killed in the blast. Prafulla Chaki later died by suicide while attempting to evade arrest, while Khudiram was captured by the British police. Following a trial, he was sentenced to death.

Khudiram Bose was hanged at Muzaffarpur Central Jail on August 11, 1908. He faced death with remarkable courage and became an enduring symbol of patriotism, youthful courage and sacrifice. His supreme sacrifice continues to inspire generations and remains an important chapter in India’s freedom struggle.