The Makers of India: Lala Lajpat Rai

The Makers of India is an initiative by Sarmang Adventure Tours to remember the roles of  the persons who contributed in making India a great nation. We are coming up with a series of virtual walk, run and ride on their birth anniversary and other important days.

We are coming up with virtual event on birth anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai on 28 January. 

Born: 28 January, 1865

Place of Birth: Dhudike, Punjab

Political Association: Indian National Congress, Arya Samaj

Movement: Indian Independence Movement

Political Ideology: Nationalism, Liberalism

 He with some prominent leaders including Bipin Chandra Pal, Aurobindo Ghosh, and Bal Gangadhar Tilak started seeing the negative aspects of moderate politics advocated by several leaders of the Indian National Congress. They voiced the demand for Dominion status to their strong opposition and need for complete independence or 'Purna Swaraj'.

Lala Lajpat Rai: Political Journey

- He left his legal practice for the independence of the country from British rule.

-  He felt the need to highlight the atrocious nature of the British rule in India across the countries of the world and recognised the need for presenting the state affairs in the Indian Freedom Struggle.

- In 1914, he went to Britain and in 1917 to the USA.

- He founded the Indian Home Rule League of America in New York in 1917. From 1917 to 1920, he stayed in the USA.

- After returning back to India in 1920, he was invited to preside over the special session of the Congress in Calcutta (now Kolkata).

- He led a protest against the British in Punjab for their brutal actions at Jallianwala Bagh

- Mahatma Gandhi launched the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1920 and Lala Lajpat Rai led the movement in Punjab.

- He was imprisoned from 1921 to 1923.

- When he was released, he was elected to the legislative assembly.

- Due to the Chauri-Chauri incident, Gandhiji took back the Non-Cooperation movement and this decision was criticised by Lala Lajpat Rai and wanted to form the Congress Independence Party.

- In 1928, the Simon Commission visited India. The objective behind it was to discuss constitutional reforms.

- In 1928, Lala Lajpat Rai introduces the legislative assembly resolution for the boycott of the British Simon Commission.

- During a demonstration in Lahore, he died after being attacked by lathi charge of Police.

Lala Lajpat Rai in the 1980s was associated with the Punjab National Bank and Lakshmi Insurance Company. He remained popular for his activism and organised various meetings with his supporters and also established an orphanage. He formed public service committees and inspired people. No doubt his fiercely committed nature towards India's independence was one of the greatest qualities. That is why he is also known for his fiery speeches.

Walk Distance: 3KM / 5 KM / 10 KM /21.1KM


Running Distance: 5 KM / 10 KM /21.1KM

Cycling Distance: 25 KM / 50 KM / 100 KM / 150KM / 200KM

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1. Walkers/Runners/Riders have to complete the challenge on 28 January 2022 only.

2. Walking/Running/Cycling has to be recorded on any tracking application like Strava.

3. Data is to be shared latest by 11:59 pm 28 January 2022, no data will be received after this

3. Finisher e-certificate will be awarded to all the finishers on same day.

4. The ticket is not transferable to other person or other target distance

5. In case of wrong data/jumped data organizers can reject the data.