During his time at the college, Gupta briefly worked as an assistant for Jamnalal Bajaj, a cloth merchant at Chandni Chowk, for a period of 18 days.

[6] During this period, significant events such as the Jallianwala Bagh massacre unfolded, leaving a lasting impact on the public's collective memory and on young Rati Ram Gupta in particular.

As a consequence, after attending a Non-Cooperation Conference led by Mahatma Gandhi in Bhiwani on 22 October 1920, Deshbandhu Gupta felt inspired to actively participate in the struggle for India's freedom from British rule.

Given Rudra's sympathy towards the revolutionary cause, he accepted Gupta's request and even encouraged the young Rati Ram to make the most of his choice to serve the freedom struggle.

[4] Deshbandhu Gupta actively participated in the Non-cooperation movement, playing a significant role in mobilizing the people of Delhi to boycott various symbols of British rule.

His wife Sona Devi and son Vishwa Bandhu Gupta (later a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha[8]) were also imprisoned for their participation in the Civil Disobedience Movement.

[9][7] Although Gupta later assumed a position in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, he chose to resign from his role in order to join Jugal Kishore Khanna in the struggle against British colonial rule.

After being released from jail in 1927, Gupta campaigned for the separation of Haryana and Punjab,[4] receiving support from individuals such as Ranbir Singh Hooda.

As a result, Lajpat Rai assigned him the task of organizing Congress committees in Karnal, which was the tehsil encompassing his birthplace, Panipat.

Although the act granted greater provincial administrative power to Indians, crucial departments such as defense and foreign relations remained under British control.

[4] On 30 July 1947, the Constituent Assembly convened to discuss the constitutional status of Centrally Administered Provinces, including Delhi, Ajmer, Coorg, Andaman and Nicobar, and others.

These provinces presented challenges due to their small size, limited population, and scarce economic resources, making separate administrations impractical.

To address this issue, a motion was proposed by Deshbandhu Gupta, leading to the formation of a seven-member committee headed by Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya.

The committee acted promptly due to Gupta's familiarity with Delhi's history, culture, and institutions, indicating a potential interest in a role within the new administration.

Despite facing repeated rejections from the Government of India to grant Delhi equal status to other units of the Indian Union, Gupta tenaciously pursued his cause through his newspapers, parliamentary speeches, and resolutions presented in the Chief Commissioner's Advisory Council.

[4] Gupta is believed to have played a crucial role in securing this achievement, making him a potential candidate for the position of the first Chief Minister of Delhi.

Additionally, it published the Northeast Sun, an English magazine with a substantial readership in the North East region of India and neighboring countries.

On that occasion, it is noted that Nehru said, "Aaj Dilli sooni ho gayi hai," which can be roughly translated as "Delhi has become silent today.

[17][24] In June 2010, the Government of India issued a commemorative postage stamp and a first day cover to honor the birth anniversary of Lala Desh Bandhu Gupta.

[29] In August 2008, the Government of Haryana, under the leadership of Bhupinder Singh Hooda, established a state-level award in honor of Lala Deshbandhu Gupta, with a monetary value of ₹1 lakh.