Gaya Prasad Singh

Gaya Prasad Singh, a renowned freedom fighter, was born on 23 August 1917 in Ahpura village under Sandesh block of Bihar. His father, Jeet Sahay Singh, was a middle-class farmer. At 17, Gaya Prasad Singh joined the Indian freedom struggle to "Liberate Mother India," dedicating himself tirelessly to the cause of freeing India from the British government. He was honoured by prime minister shreemati indira gandhi by Tamra patra in 1972.

• After Trying To Breaking Koilwar Railway Bridge The East India Company ( British Government) issued "shoot at sight" anywhere. Then After That He Darely Burnt Sandesh police station And Post Office after the order of "See and Shoot" Gaya prasad singh.

• Two times he escaped from Jail during Transfer from one Jail to another And First time He go by walking on Railway Track to Kashi and Hide his identity and work as a Servant in a Hindu family. 

• In Kashi He meet Madan Mohan Malaviya and Start Revolution against British With them. He spend some month with Madan Mohan Malaviya in Kashi 

• He was also involved in "Byaktigat Satyagraha" and the slogan of This satyagraha was " Na Ek Payi Denge Na Ek Bhai Denge"

• After Burning Of Police station and Post office He was Underground and Whole British Government of Bihar Finding him After some day he come to his village "Ahpura" to meet his family then Some people informed British Government that Gaya babu came at his Home then too many jeep of British Government come and surround all the village but Gaya prasad Singh escaped from there by wearing saree on his body and Go on infront of the British police. He was very Braved Freedom Fighter.

 Revolutionary Activities 
He actively participated in the Ambari Satyagraha, a movement supported by Dr. Rajendra Prasad. He was imprisoned for 1.5 years alongside Dr. Rajendra Prasad in Hazaribagh Jail for his involvement. Later, in 1942, Gaya Prasad Singh played a pivotal role in the Quit India Movement, further cementing his legacy as a committed freedom fighter.

 Honoured By the President of India 
On 9 August 2017, the then President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, hosted an ‘At Home’ reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the Quit India Movement. He and six other freedom fighters from Bihar were invited and honored at this event.

 Death 
Gaya Prasad Singh passed away on 4 January 2024, at the remarkable age of near 106. His mortal remains were brought to his home, wrapped in the tricolor, and he was accorded full national honors in recognition of his contributions to India's independence.

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Category:1917 births
Category:2024 deaths
Category:People from Bihar
Category:Indian revolutionaries