Jatindra Nath Das was a courageous Indian revolutionary and freedom fighter who sacrificed his life during the struggle against British colonial rule. He was born on 27 October 1904 in Calcutta (now Kolkata), West Bengal. From a young age, he was deeply inspired by revolutionary nationalism and dedicated himself to the cause of India’s independence.
Jatindra Nath Das was an active member of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA), the revolutionary organization led by figures such as Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad, and Batukeshwar Dutt. He believed that both revolutionary action and sacrifice were necessary to awaken the masses against injustice and foreign rule.
He is best remembered for his historic hunger strike in jail. In 1929, while imprisoned in connection with the Lahore Conspiracy Case, Jatindra Nath Das began a hunger strike to protest against the inhuman treatment of Indian political prisoners and the discriminatory behavior of British authorities. The strike demanded equal rights and humane conditions for Indian prisoners, similar to those given to European prisoners.
Jatindra Nath Das continued his hunger strike for 63 days, showing extraordinary willpower and courage. His health deteriorated severely, but he refused to surrender his demands. On 13 September 1929, at the age of just 24, he attained martyrdom in Lahore Jail.
His death deeply shocked the nation and intensified the freedom movement. Jatindra Nath Das is remembered as a symbol of self-sacrifice, courage, and resistance. His martyrdom inspired countless young Indians to dedicate themselves to the struggle for freedom and justice.
