Independence Day | Remembering India's freedom struggle with iconic slogans

Numerous freedom fighters participated in the Indian freedom struggle. Slogans given by them helped consolidate the common man to fight against British rule. Images of freedom fighters still pop into our minds when we hear those slogans. Let’s look at some of the famous slogans by freedom fighters.

Freedom is never dear at any price. It is the breath of life. What would a man not pay for living? | Mahatma Gandhi is internationally esteemed for his doctrine of non-violent protest (satyagraha) to achieve political and social progress. Gandhi was the main force behind the non-cooperation movement. Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it | Bal Gangadhar Tilak was one of the strongest advocates of Swaraj or Self Rule for India. His famous quotes served as an inspiration for future revolutionaries during India’s struggle for freedom. Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Give me blood and I will give you freedom | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose led an Indian national force from abroad against the Western powers during World War II. Bose was known in particular for his militant approach to Independence. Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Freedom is not for the timid | Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit was an Indian diplomat, politician, and sister of India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. She was active in the Indian freedom movement and held high national and international positions. Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Dushman ki goliyon ka hum samna karenge, Azad hee rahein hain, Azad hee rahenge | Chandra Shekhar Azad participated in the non-cooperation movement. Six-year-old Chandra Shekhar was arrested in a demonstration. When asked about his name, residence and that of his father, he replied to the authorities, that his name was ‘Azad’ (free), his father’s name ‘Swatantrata’ (Freedom) and his residence as the prison cell. Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamare dil me hai, dekhna hai zor kitna baazu-e-qaatil me hai | Ram Prasad Bismil was a freedom fighter and patriotic poet who wrote in Hindi and Urdu using the pen names Ram, Agyat and Bismil. Bismil was one of the founding members of the revolutionary organization Hindustan Republican Association. Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Jai Jawan Jai Kisaan | Lal Bahadur Shastri served as the second Prime Minister of India from 1964 to 1966 and 6th Home Minister of India from 1961 to 1963. He joined the Non-cooperation movement when he was in 10th standard. Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Inquilab Zindabad | Bhagat Singh became involved with numerous revolutionary organisations and played an essential role in the freedom struggle. He died a martyr at the age of just 23 years. Credit: Wikimedia Commons