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Samrat pays tribute to revolutionary Ashfaqulla Khan on birth anniversary

Patna, Oct 22 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary Thursday paid tributes to freedom fighter and revolutionary Ashfaqulla Khan on his birth anniversary, saying his courage, patriotism and supreme sacrifice would continue to inspire future generations to serve the nation.
In a message posted on social media platform X, Choudhary said Ashfaqulla Khan had dedicated his life to the cause of India's independence. His sacrifice, courage, and unwavering commitment to the country would always remain etched in Indian history, the Chief Minister said.
Choudhary offered his respectful homage to the revolutionary and recalled his invaluable contribution to the freedom struggle.
Ashfaqulla Khan was born on October 22, 1900, in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He was among the prominent revolutionaries associated with the Hindustan Republican Association.
He played a key role in the Kakori train action of 1925 alongside Ram Prasad Bismil and other revolutionaries. The operation was aimed at procuring funds for revolutionary activities against British rule.
The British authorities sentenced Ashfaqulla Khan to death in connection with the Kakori case. He was executed at Faizabad Jail on December 19, 1927.
The friendship between Ashfaqulla Khan and Ram Prasad Bismil remains a powerful symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity, communal harmony and shared patriotism.
His supreme sacrifice for the country''s freedom continues to hold a significant place in India's history and serves as an enduring source of inspiration for generations.
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