Which of the following leaders died after being hit by sticks while protesting against the Simon Commission?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Lala Lajpat Rai.
Lala Lajpat Rai, a prominent Indian freedom fighter, died after being brutally injured during a protest against the Simon Commission in 1928. The Simon Commission, sent by the British government to suggest constitutional reforms, faced widespread opposition in India due to its all-British membership. On October 30, 1928, during a peaceful protest in Lahore, police led by Superintendent James A. Scott charged the demonstrators with lathis (sticks). Lala Lajpat Rai was severely injured in the attack and succumbed to his injuries on November 17, 1928. His death sparked national outrage and further intensified the Indian independence movement.