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'''Ram Singh Thakuri''' (15 August 1914 – 15 April 2002) was an Indian freedom fighter, musician and composer.<ref name=Toi>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/INA-hero-Ram-Singh-dead/articleshow/7007390.cms|title=INA hero Ram Singh dead | Lucknow News - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=7 February | '''Ram Singh Thakuri''' (15 August 1914 – 15 April 2002) was an Indian freedom fighter, musician and composer.<ref name=Toi>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/INA-hero-Ram-Singh-dead/articleshow/7007390.cms|title=INA hero Ram Singh dead | Lucknow News - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=7 February 2020}}</ref> He composed a number of patriotic songs including ''[[Kadam Kadam Badaye Ja]]'' and ''[[Subh Sukh Chain]]'' whilst serving in the [[Indian National Army]]. | ||
Later in life, Captain Singh worked for the [[Uttar Pradesh Provincial Armed Constabulary]] (PAC) and founded the Constabulary band. | Later in life, Captain Singh worked for the [[Uttar Pradesh Provincial Armed Constabulary]] (PAC) and founded the Constabulary band. | ||
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==Final years== | ==Final years== | ||
Captain Singh's final years were difficult and controversial, for which the Government drew much criticism.<ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/1999/99may01/head6.htm INA hero gets shabby treatment by government. ''The Tribune''], 1 May 1999</ref> He was initially denied the status of a freedom fighter by the government,<ref name=Tribune>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020504/windows/main2.htm|title=The Tribune - Windows - Feature|website=www.tribuneindia.com|access-date=7 February | Captain Singh's final years were difficult and controversial, for which the Government drew much criticism.<ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/1999/99may01/head6.htm INA hero gets shabby treatment by government. ''The Tribune''], 1 May 1999</ref> He was initially denied the status of a freedom fighter by the government,<ref name=Tribune>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020504/windows/main2.htm|title=The Tribune - Windows - Feature|website=www.tribuneindia.com|access-date=7 February 2020}}</ref> while the State government of Uttar Pradesh later faced contempt proceedings for withholding the corresponding payment although the amount in question was meager. A controversial court petition at one point sought to establish that he was not the composer of the National Anthem. | ||
Captain Singh suffered an [[epilepsy]] attack in 2001, and after suffering ill health for nearly a year, died on 15 April 2002. He was [[cremated]] with State honours at Bhaisakund. However the State Government of Uttar Pradesh was again criticised for the absence of notable or prominent Government officials save a few police officers.<ref name=Toi/> | Captain Singh suffered an [[epilepsy]] attack in 2001, and after suffering ill health for nearly a year, died on 15 April 2002. He was [[cremated]] with State honours at Bhaisakund. However the State Government of Uttar Pradesh was again criticised for the absence of notable or prominent Government officials save a few police officers.<ref name=Toi/> | ||
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
Over his long career, Captain Ram Singh earned a number of awards. These included:<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.merapahad.com/cap-ram-singh-thakur-musician-of-indian-national-anthem|title= कैप्टन राम सिंह: राष्ट्रगान के धुन निर्माता| publisher=Blog Network of Uttarakhand| access-date=4 December | Over his long career, Captain Ram Singh earned a number of awards. These included:<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.merapahad.com/cap-ram-singh-thakur-musician-of-indian-national-anthem|title= कैप्टन राम सिंह: राष्ट्रगान के धुन निर्माता| publisher=Blog Network of Uttarakhand| access-date=4 December 2009}}</ref> | ||
*[[King George VI Coronation Medal|George VI Medal]], 1937 | *[[King George VI Coronation Medal|George VI Medal]], 1937 | ||
*Netaji Gold Medal([[Azad Hind]]), 1943 | *Netaji Gold Medal([[Azad Hind]]), 1943 | ||