Lucknow, Aug. 9 -- An unforgettable and heroic chapter in the history of India's struggle for independence, the Kakori Train Action stands out as a symbol of unity, which gave Lucknow a distinct place on the map of the freedom movement and continues to inspire the youth 100 years down the line even in the age of hashtags.

Carried out on August 9, 1925, by a group of young revolutionaries from the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA), it was not just a protest against British colonial rule, but also a symbol of courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to the motherland wherein brave young men like Ram Prasad Bismil, Ashfaqullah Khan, Rajendra Lahiri and Thakur Roshan Singh risked their lives to challenge the might of the British Em...