Philosophy of Bhagat Singh Most Relevant Today

Noted Historian Dr. Irfan Habib adresses Seminar at Khalsa College

 Amritsar, Sept. 29 (Punjab Post Bureau) – Renowned historian Dr. Syed Irfan Habib today said that the philosophy of the legendary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh was most relevant in the present circumstances. He said we know Bhagat Singh just as a revolutionary but his ideology was beyond the times he lived in and his stir on communalism, caste divisions and rich-poor gap is something we are still facing

            He said this while addressing a seminar, organized by PG Department of History, Khalsa College, on ‘Life and Ideology of Bhagat Singh’. Presently Professor and Chairperson, Abul Kalam Azad Chair, National University of Educational Planning and Administration, New Delhi, he highlighted number of unexplored aspects relating to Bhagat Singh’s life.

            “Bhagat Singh was brought up in an inspiring family atmosphere as his father, uncle and mother were into the national movement for freedom. He was not just a revolutionary freedom fighter but also a great thinker who expressed his views on almost every issue. Bhagat Singh laid stress on composite nationalism, socialism, secular press and removal of caste based discrimination from society and politics.

            Dr. Habib who was earlier welcomed on the campus by Khalsa College Governing Council honourary secretary Rajinder Mohan Singh Chhina and Principal Dr. Mehal Singh, said we are still fighting with the evils against which Bhagat fought. In his welcome address Dr. Mehal Singh called Dr. Habib a great intellectual of the country and how he had devoted his entire life for research and studies on Bhagat Singh.

            RMC Chhina said Bhagat Singh would always be an inspiring figure for the youth of the country. Kulwinder Singh Gill from Majha House, Prof. Sukhmeen Bedi, Dean Academic Affairs, Registrar Prof. Devender Singh, teachers and students were present.