His book still inspires the younger generation

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NEW DELHI, March 25, 2016
IANS

At a time of upsurge in religious symbolism in the country, is Bhagat Singh’s stand on atheism relevant? It would seem so, if one goes by the interest shown in his essay: ‘Why I am an atheist’.

He wrote the essay in 1930 in Lahore Central Jail as a reply to a religious man who accused Bhagat Singh of becoming an atheist because of his vanity.

The essay was first published in 1934 and is said to be a tremendous read among the young generation.

“A large number of college students buy this book, not just because it is cheap and costs just Rs.35 but also because students show a lot of interest in Bhagat Singh,” said a sales executive of Jain Book Depot who did not want to be name.

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/his-book-still-inspires-the-younger-generation/article8395490.ece

https://www.marxists.org/archive/bhagat-singh/1930/10/05.htm

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1. His ideas about the Indian independence struggle might be more interesting

than the mere fact of his atheism

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2. Theformer is a stronger legacy.