2016-01-28 Thu

Lala Lajpat Rai, one of the famous ‘Lal, Bal, Pal’ trio was born on 28th January 1865.

He occupies an eminent position in the ranks of valiant fighters for India's independence. He joined the Indian National Congress in 1888. During his lifetime he was associated with different political parties.

In 1928 the Simon Commission visited India in connection with some proposals for political reform. Lala Lajpat Rai led the agitation against the Commission in Punjab. He sustained serious injuries by the police when leading a non-violent protest against the Simon Commission and finally succumbed to his injuries on 17th November 1928.

His death anniversary (17 November) is celebrated as Martyrs' Day in India. The P. & T. Department issued a commemorative stamp on the 28th January 1965 to celebrate the birth centenary of Lala Lajpat Rai, a valiant fighter for freedom, social reformer and humanitarian.

To know the details of the stamp click here