SAN FRANCISCO, CA: Consul General of India, Mr. N. Parthasarathi unveiled a portrait of Gadar Hero ‘Kartar Singh Sarabha’ at the Consulate General of India, San Francisco on 17 May. As part of centenary celebrations of Gadar movement, Kartar Singh Sarabha’s sacrifices and contributions were recounted and remembered.
Kartar Singh Sarabha left a promising education at Berkley University to join the Gadar movement and went to India to fight for freedom. He was considered the leading revolutionary and Bhagat Singh regarded him as his guru. The British captured him along with other freedom fighters and declared him as the most dangerous person. He was hanged in central jail of Lahore on 16 November 1915 at the young age of 19 years.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. N. Parthasarathi stated that unveiling the portrait of Kartar Singh Sarabha demonstrated the significance of Gadar Movement. Gadar was a secular and a unifying movement that brought people from different walks of life together. Today, the need of the hour for the community leaders is to work together and strengthen Indian Diaspora and more importantly, to pass on the legacy of the freedom movement to the younger generation.
Rajesh Verma, President, FIA, said that Gadar centennial celebration will be a prominent theme at this year’s 21st Festival of India and Parade to be held on August 17 and 18. This festival is organized every year by FIA and is the biggest festival organized by the Indian community in Bay area.
Mr. C.S. Judge, Chairman, Gadar Foundation said it is a proud moment to have Kartar Singh’s portrait in the Consulate General office as it will go a long way in recognizing the efforts of Gadar heroes. During the centennial celebrations, there are many events planned at Consulate General and around Bay area to highlight the Gadar movement.
Other community leaders attending the event included Dalwinder Dhoot, C.S. Judge, Gurjatinder Randhawa and N.P. Hundal.
Ritu Maheshwari
India Post News Service
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