156th Birth Anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai

One of India’s most celebrated freedom fighters, Lala Lajpat Rai also known as ‘Punjab Kesari’, played an important role in the Independence movement. He was born on 28th January 1865 marks the 156th birth anniversary of the great leader.

• Lala Lajpat Rai assisted in foundation of the Punjab National Bank.​
• Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Bipin Chandra Pal formed a triumvirate 'Lal Bal Pal' and fought for the Independence of India and promoted the Swadeshi movement
• In 1921, he founded Servants of the People Society, a non-profit welfare organisation, in Lahore