the struggle against the British Raj with his pen and conscience Exposed British Injustice and Cruelty In his letter to Lord Chelmsford Tagore clearly showed the truth of colonial rule He said the punishments in Punjab had nbsp No political expediency far less moral justification nbsp He wrote that the pain of Punjab slowly came out even in silence He spoke about General Dyer and the British Government He showed their heartlessness and the silence of the rulers He also blamed the Anglo Indian press for making fun of our sufferings Tagore used clear and brave words This made him a leader of moral resistance Rejected Knighthood as a National Protest Tagore s biggest act was returning his British title He wrote that nbsp Badges of honour make our shame glaring nbsp He felt he must stand with the people of Punjab He said the least he could do was to give voice to the protest His act became a symbol of Indian unity It showed his courage It showed his love for justice Tagore used his words as weapons He spoke for Punjab He fought injustice He helped India rise with truth