UDHAM SINGH SHOT DWYER TODAY - SALUTE OUR MARTYRS - LIVE, MEDITATE, VOTE FOR THE COUNTRY Despite numerous opportunities to strike, Singh awaited a right time when he could make more impact with the killing and internationalize the event. A joint meeting of the East India Association and the Royal Central Asian Society was scheduled at Caxton Hall and among the speakers was Michael O’Dwyer. Singh concealed his revolver in a book specially cut for the purpose and managed to enter Caxton Hall. He took up his position against the wall. At the end of the meeting, the gathering stood up, and O’Dwyer moved towards the platform to talk to Lord Zetland. Singh pulled his revolver and fired. O’Dwyer was hit twice and died immediately. This was on 13th March 1940, 21 years after the massacre. Living Upto A Pledge : He lived up to his pledge made 21 years back. Many of us take pledges during times of distress but then lack the patience to see it fulfil through our toil and sweat. Udham Singh lived upto the tradition of the Sri Rama who took a pledge at the age of 13 to free the earth of Rakshasas and lived upto it. His last words were equally inspirational as was his commitment to a pledge. ” ‘I don’t care, I don’t mind dying. ...’. After a pause he added: ‘I am dying for my country’. Let us bow our head in his memory. Let us live for the country. Let us meditate for the country. Let us vote for the country. Source: Arise Bharat
Posted on: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 08:50:54 +0000
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