Udham

Udham, also known as Udham Singh, was an Indian revolutionary and freedom fighter born in December 1899 in the present-day Punjab region. He is most renowned for his dedicated efforts in the Indian independence movement and his act of avenging the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Udham Singh’s early life was characterized by a deep sense of nationalism and a desire to fight colonial rule.

He became prominent after the massacre at Jallianwala Bagh in 1919, where British troops killed hundreds of innocent Indian civilians. The incident profoundly influenced Singh's resolve, leading him to join the revolutionary activities against British occupation. In 1919, he also joined the Ghadar Party, which aimed to incite rebellion against British colonialism.

Udham Singh’s most notable act was assassinating Michael O’Dwyer, the former British Lieutenant Governor of Punjab, in London in 1940. O’Dwyer was held responsible for the policies that led to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Singh’s assassination was seen as an act of vigilante justice for the thousands of lives lost in the massacre and became a symbol of resistance among Indian nationalists.

He was arrested and sentenced to death, which was carried out in 1940. Singh’s sacrifice is remembered as a significant act of anti-colonial resistance and a motivating force in India’s struggle for independence. His life exemplifies devotion to national cause and the enduring impact of colonial oppression on Indian history. Today, Udham Singh is honored as a patriot and a martyr, and his legacy continues to inspire movements for justice and freedom in India.