Was Bhagat Singh Only A Nationalist ? | SAHMAT Public Lecture by Prof. S. Irfan Habib

About SAHMAT Public Lecture Series:

In today’s world, the social sciences and sciences face the challenge of being oversimplified, misrepresented, or reduced to soundbites. Complex ideas are often stripped of their nuance, leaving little space for careful thought or meaningful dialogue.

SAHMAT Public Lecture Series seeks to create such a space—where knowledge can be shared, questioned, and explored in depth. Organised in New Delhi at the Har Kishan Singh Surjeet Bhawan, the series will bring together leading historians, economists, sociologists, political thinkers, filmmakers, and public intellectuals to speak on themes ranging from history and cinema to economics, sociology, political science, and more. These lectures are open to the public, designed especially for students, researchers, enthusiasts, and curious citizens who wish to engage with ideas beyond the classroom and outside academic walls.

At a time when our collective understanding of society, culture, and science often feels fragmented, such lectures offer a platform for reflection, learning, and exchange. They remind us that knowledge is not only about theories or abstract debates, but also about lived experiences, diverse perspectives, and the connections that shape our everyday world. Through this series, we hope to reaffirm the value of critical inquiry, open dialogue, and the joy of engaging with ideas—treating knowledge as a shared inheritance that belongs to all.

Disclaimer:

The views and arguments presented by the invited speaker in this lecture are their own scholarly and intellectual positions. These perspectives do not, in any way, reflect or represent the official views, ideological positions, or institutional commitments of the organising body. The organisation upholds the principles of academic freedom and free expression, and provides a platform for rigorous debate, dissent, and the exchange of ideas — without endorsing any specific political or ideological position expressed by individual speakers.

The organisation strongly condemns any form of trolling, misrepresentation, or targeted personal attacks against speakers. Disagreements, if any, should be expressed through informed, respectful, and scholarly engagement — not through harassment or intimidation, online or offline.