Hindustan Republican Association took to socialist ideas, under whose leadership, in 1928?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Bhagat Singh.
In 1928, the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) underwent a significant ideological transformation, becoming the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) during a pivotal meeting in Delhi's Feroz Shah Kotla. This embrace of socialist ideals was predominantly championed and influenced by Bhagat Singh. He articulated the need for a revolutionary movement that not only aimed for political independence but also sought to establish a society free from economic exploitation, thereby giving a new direction to the Indian revolutionary struggle.