Late. Akshaibar Singh's Message

Akshaibar Singh was born on 7 July 1904, in Arawn Jagdish, Urua Bazar, Gorakhpur. His father was Shiv Vrat Singh. Guided by Baba Raghav Das and Babu Raghupati Sahay, he actively opposed British colonial rule. In 1922, he devoted his full time to the offices of the district Congress and the Sadar Tahsil Congress committee. Following the Chauri Chaura incident, he led the 'Sanha Satyagraha' in 1929, which resulted in a six-month imprisonment sentence and a fine of Rs 40. In 1930 and 1931, he spearheaded a movement that involved 200 Congress workers participating in Salt Satyagraha, boycotting foreign cloth, and banning liquor. In 1932, he led a procession of 200 Swayamsevaks and party workers, which led to his sentencing of 2 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of 400 rupees on February 5th. In 1934, he faced another year of punishment by the British government due to objectionable speeches in Pipraich and Sahjanva. In 1941, his personal agitation resulted in an 18-month arrest and a fine of 250/- under the Defence Act. During the Doharia incident in 1942, he provided assistance to the victims, which led to his arrest once again. The Conspiracy Case ensued, with 21 of his followers imprisoned for 18 months in solitary confinement. They were later released due to a lack of evidence but were immediately re-arrested and kept in jail for 3 years. Throughout the freedom struggle, Shri Singh found himself incarcerated seven times. He faced handcuffs and isolation as punishments when he raised concerns about the inhumane treatment of prisoners in jail. He also received a one-year strict imprisonment due to a violation of Section 52. He actively worked to improve education, employment opportunities, and infrastructure in Gorakhpur. He strongly opposed the relocation of rail locomotives from Gorakhpur. Akshaibar Singh passed away on 9 October 1989.