While Bhagat Singh popularized the phrase, it was originated in 1921 by activist, independence fighter, and Urdu poet Hasrat Mohani. It may be said that it reawakened the patriotic spirit in India's young, motivating them to join the fight for a free India. Hasrat Mohani was an Indian freedom fighter who fought against British rule in India. He was one of the three founders of the Ghadar Party along with Chhatra Shivramji Jetha and Balbir Singh Sodhi. The party aimed at creating an independent homeland for Indians outside India. On 15 April 1919, while being held captive in Lahore jail, he wrote a poem titled "India For Indians", which became very popular after its publication in the newspaper Akhbar-i-Jahan. This poem inspired many people, including Bhagat Singh, to fight for their country's independence. Singh used the word "India" instead of "Britain" because at that time the former was seen as a single entity. Also, since Britain had conquered much of the world using its power and influence, many people felt like there was no hope for freedom under their rule. Thus, replacing Britain with India made sense. Finally, the term "Indians" was used to include people from all religions and backgrounds who were willing to sacrifice their lives for their nation.