While the phrase “Inquilab Zindabad” (Long Live the Revolution) was originally coined by the poet and leader Hasrat Mohani, it was Bhagat Singh who popularized it as a powerful political slogan. He famously raised it after throwing non-lethal bombs into the Central Legislative Assembly in 1929, transforming it into the anthem of India’s revolutionary youth. ANSWER: (B) Bhagat Singh
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Bhagat Singh chose this slogan to replace communal or regional war cries, aiming for a secular and socialist revolutionary ideal. It signified a call for a total change in the social, economic and political order, not just the expulsion of the British. The slogan became so infectious that it was adopted by the Congress and common citizens alike during the later stages of the freedom struggle. Even today, “Inquilab Zindabad” remains the most recognized slogan in Indian political activism, symbolizing the eternal struggle for justice and systemic change.