India, Sept. 27 -- On March 23, 1931, Bhagat Singh along with Rajguru and Sukhdev attained Martyrdom. The execution of Bhagat Singh at the age of 23 made him a legend of the Indian independence movement. One example of the resoluteness of Bhagat Singh and his associates remains inspirational even today. In order to disgrace Bhagat Singh and his associates, the then British Government informed them,' If you feel that you should be spared from being hanged, then you must apply for mercy.'

The spirited answer to that advice, as given by Bhagat Singh, was as follows-

"The Government says that we should apply for mercy. But why should we do so? Are we thieves or dacoitsorgoondas? We are political prisoners in this war for freedom. The blood ...