Martyrs' Day 2022: Remembering Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar
2 years, 9 months ago

Martyrs' Day 2022: Remembering Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar

News 18  

March 23 is celebrated as Shaheed Diwas or Martyrs’ Day in India. The day commemorates the hanging of India’s three freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru. The three young freedom fighters, who believed in the ideology of making some noise to wake up the slumbering British rulers, were hanged by the colonialists on March 23, 1931 in Lahore Jail. It was during this lathi charge that Singh witnessed a brutal attack on Rai, who suffered serious injuries in the police assault and eventually died on November 17, 1928, of a heart attack. In 1928, they planned to kill the police chief responsible for the death of Rai, one of the founders of National College, during a silent march opposing the Simon Commission.

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In Bhagat Singh’s honour lies India’s honour: Why Delhi should send strong message to Islamabad
1 month, 1 week ago

In Bhagat Singh’s honour lies India’s honour: Why Delhi should send strong message to Islamabad

Firstpost  

It is true that Bhagat Singh occupies a stature that cannot be besmirched by pygmies such as Tariq Majeed or by countries such as Pakistan. However, Indian honour demands that the insult cannot be dismissed lightly Reports had appeared in the Indian media in early November of the Lahore Municipal Corporation informing the Lahore High Court that it could not …

Guru Tegh Bahadur’s sacrifice remembered at RSS event
1 month, 1 week ago

Guru Tegh Bahadur’s sacrifice remembered at RSS event

Hindustan Times  

The sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh guru, was remembered at a cultural and religious programme at Bharati Bhavan of Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh in Rajendra Nagar, on Sunday. The event was held two days after the martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur observed on December 6 this year. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Kaushal explained how Guru Tegh Bahadur opposed …

Martyrs' Day 2024: 10 inspirational quotes by Mahatma Gandhi to share on this day
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Martyrs' Day 2024: 10 inspirational quotes by Mahatma Gandhi to share on this day

Hindustan Times  

Martyrs' Day is celebrated on January 30 in India, the day when Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse in 1948. Mahatma Gandhi led the struggle for Independence that culminated in India getting freedom from British rule on August 15, 1947 and Bapu, as he was lovingly called, played one of the most prominent roles in India’s freedom struggle through …

Parliament security breach: How Bhagat Singh endures, even for the misguided
1 year, 1 month ago

Parliament security breach: How Bhagat Singh endures, even for the misguided

Hindustan Times  

He lived for all of 23 years and 176 days, and died 92 years ago. Amolak Singh, Punjab-based writer and convener of the Desh Bhagat Yadgar committee, a group that works to memorialise his legacy, said: “Different political parties repaint Bhagat Singh’s ideology and ideas according to their own suitability and vested interests.” But it isn’t just political parties that …

Bhagat Singh 116th Birth Anniversary: Celebrating the Legacy of a Revolutionary Hero
1 year, 3 months ago

Bhagat Singh 116th Birth Anniversary: Celebrating the Legacy of a Revolutionary Hero

News 18  

BHAGAT SINGH 116TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY: Bhagat Singh, one of the most revered martyrs of the Indian independence movement, was born on September 28, 1907, in Banga, Punjab. Paying his tributes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared a video on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, and posted: “Remembering Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary. A beacon of courage, …

WATCH: Khalistanis insult Bhagat Singh, call him a 'traitor'
1 year, 9 months ago

WATCH: Khalistanis insult Bhagat Singh, call him a 'traitor'

Firstpost  

Notably, the video surfaced on the day India remembered Bhagat Singh. The revolutionary, along with freedom fighters Shivaram Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar, was executed on 23 March 1931 in the Lahore conspiracy case A Khalistan leader called freedom fighter Bhagat Singh a “traitor.” According to BJP leader Tajindar Pal Singh Bagga, the leader was Dal Khalsa’s Gurcharan Singh. As per …

Excerpt: Life and Legend of Bhagat Singh by Chaman Lal
1 year, 9 months ago

Excerpt: Life and Legend of Bhagat Singh by Chaman Lal

Hindustan Times  

After the execution of three revolutionaries, Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev, the country was on the boil. As the bodies of three martyrs were not given to the families for the cremation and taken out from back gate of the jail with some accounts mentioning, in mutilated form towards Ferozepur; a number of people led by Amar Kaur, younger sister …

Shaheed Diwas 2023: Why is Martyr's Day Celebrated and What is Its Importance
1 year, 9 months ago

Shaheed Diwas 2023: Why is Martyr's Day Celebrated and What is Its Importance

The Quint  

The history of Martyr's Day dates back to the year 1931 when the British Government hanged the three young freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev to death in Lahore jail. It was on 30 October 1928 when Lala Lajpat Rai organised a nonviolent demonstration against Sir John Simon's visit to Lahore with the well-known slogan "Simon, go back." Although …

DAV School Student, European Literature Fan: On Bhagat Singh's 115th Birth Anniversary Know His Qualifications
2 years, 3 months ago

DAV School Student, European Literature Fan: On Bhagat Singh's 115th Birth Anniversary Know His Qualifications

News 18  

The Independent India that we now live in is the fruit of the labor of several freedom fighters who have made huge sacrifices for the country. Read | AAP, BJP, Congress Hail Bhagat Singh as Teacher, Know What Was Bhagat Singh’s Inspiration While in college, Bhagat also worked as a writer and editor in Amritsar for Punjabi- and Urdu-language newspapers …

Bhagat Singh Birth Anniversary: Lesser Known Stories About Freedom Fighter Through These 8 Books
2 years, 3 months ago

Bhagat Singh Birth Anniversary: Lesser Known Stories About Freedom Fighter Through These 8 Books

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One of the greatest freedom fighters, Bhagat Singh played a major role in India’s independence from the British control. Understanding Bhagat Singh Published in 2013, the book penned by Chaman Lal contains various articles on the life of Bhagat Singh and an in-depth analysis of his revolutionary ideas. Without Fear: The life and trial of Bhagat Singh The book by …

Debate over Bhagat Singh: Co-opting, Destroying Heroes of Peoples’ Struggle
2 years, 5 months ago

Debate over Bhagat Singh: Co-opting, Destroying Heroes of Peoples’ Struggle

News 18  

Is Bhagat Singh a martyr or a terrorist? Sangrur MP Simranjit Singh Mann’s remarks about the freedom fighter have stoked a row, especially at a time when the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has made Bhagat Singh’s legacy a part of its political posturing — from holding Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s oath-taking ceremony in Khatkar Kalan, wearing yellow turbans …

How RSS Fought Khalistani Separatists in Punjab in 1980s, Promoted Hindu-Sikh Brotherhood
2 years, 7 months ago

How RSS Fought Khalistani Separatists in Punjab in 1980s, Promoted Hindu-Sikh Brotherhood

News 18  

There is a sordid saga behind the rise of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale. It noted incidents like throwing cigarette butt-ends and severed heads of cows into Gurudwaras and temples and said that this was done “with a view to desecrating them and inflaming passions as it can never be the handiwork of anyone with love for the integrity and unity of …

Shaheed Diwas: Ajay Devgn, Harbhajan Singh remember valiant martyrs Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru
2 years, 9 months ago

Shaheed Diwas: Ajay Devgn, Harbhajan Singh remember valiant martyrs Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru

India TV News  

Highlights On this occasion, Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru were hanged till death by the British govt Ajay Devgn said Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru's ideologies, spirits will forever be imperishable Ajay Devgn and Ashoke Pandit observed Shaheed Diwas 2022 on social media On the occasion of Shaheed Diwas, Bollywood star Ajay Devgn led Bollywood in remembering valiant martyrs Bhagat …

Martyrs' Day 2022: 7 Movies Based on the Life of 'Shaheed' Bhagat Singh
2 years, 9 months ago

Martyrs' Day 2022: 7 Movies Based on the Life of 'Shaheed' Bhagat Singh

News 18  

Martyred in the prime of youth, at the age of 23, on March 23, 1931, Bhagat Singh was one of the bravest freedom fighters. On the patriot’s 91st death anniversary, let’s revisit Shaheed Bhagat Singh’s life through seven movies based on the iconic hero’s life. Shaheed Bhagat Singh Second film to be made on the legend released on 1963. Shaheed …

Shaheed Diwas: PM to Inaugurate Gallery Honoring Revolutionaries, Punjab Declares Holiday, Delhi School to be Named After Bhagat Singh
2 years, 9 months ago

Shaheed Diwas: PM to Inaugurate Gallery Honoring Revolutionaries, Punjab Declares Holiday, Delhi School to be Named After Bhagat Singh

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Biplobi Bharat Gallery, which displays the contribution of the revolutionaries in the freedom struggle, in Kolkata via video conferencing on Wednesday. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann declared a holiday on March 23, the martyrdom day of legendary freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev. Announcing the holiday on the martyrdom day of the …

Punjab Govt Declares Public Holiday on Shaheed Diwas; Here’s All You Need to Know About Martyrs' Day
2 years, 9 months ago

Punjab Govt Declares Public Holiday on Shaheed Diwas; Here’s All You Need to Know About Martyrs' Day

News 18  

The Punjab government has declared a public holiday on March 23, the martyrdom day of three freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru. In the Vidhan Sabha, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that on this occasion the people of Punjab, elders and children would be able to pay homage to Bhagat Singh by visiting his village Khatkarkalan. The …

Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru far above any martyr status: Ministry of Home Affairs
2 years, 10 months ago

Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru far above any martyr status: Ministry of Home Affairs

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Home Affairs informed the Lok Sabha on Monday that the stature of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru was “far above any award or title or status” when asked why the freedom fighters had not been given the martyr status. Responding to a question by BJP’s Jyotirmay Singh Mahto, Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra said …

Martyrs Day or Shaheed Diwas: History, significance and how the day is observed
2 years, 11 months ago

Martyrs Day or Shaheed Diwas: History, significance and how the day is observed

Firstpost  

Martyrs’ Day, also known as Shaheed Diwas, is observed across the country on 30 January every year. History and Significance of the day This year, India will commemorate 74th death anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi. How the day is marked On the occasion of Martyrs Day, the top-most leadership of the country including President, Prime …

Azadi Slogans Raised in Pakistan's Lahore as Procession Pays Tribute to Bhagat Singh
3 years, 9 months ago

Azadi Slogans Raised in Pakistan's Lahore as Procession Pays Tribute to Bhagat Singh

News 18  

A march was organised in Pakistan’s Lahore on Tuesday as tribute to Bhagat Singh on his death anniversary. The legacy of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru is alive today more than ever,” Progressive Students’ Collective of Pakistan wrote as it shared the video on Twitter. اے بھگت سنگھ تو زندہ ہےہر ایک لہو کے قطرے میں ہر انقلاب کے نعرے …

India observes Shaheed Diwas on 23 March; day marks execution of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru
3 years, 9 months ago

India observes Shaheed Diwas on 23 March; day marks execution of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru

Firstpost  

India observes Shaheed Diwas on 23 March to commemorate the sacrifice of freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar and Shivaram Rajguru. Shaheed Diwas History Lala Lajpat Rai was attacked by the British officers during a protest and the injuries resulted in the death of one of the tallest leaders of the Indian freedom movement. To avenge his death, young freedom …

Martyrs' Day: Why is Shaheed Diwas Celebrated?
3 years, 11 months ago

Martyrs' Day: Why is Shaheed Diwas Celebrated?

News 18  

Martyrs’ Day or Shaheed Diwas is observed on January 30. On this day in 1948, Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse in the compound of Birla House after one of his routine multi-faith prayer meetings. If someone killed me and I died with prayer for the assassin on my lips, and God’s remembrance and consciousness of His living presence in …

When is Martyr's Day 2021: Inspirational quotes by Bhagat Singh
3 years, 11 months ago

When is Martyr's Day 2021: Inspirational quotes by Bhagat Singh

India Today  

India observes 2 Martyr’s Days or Shaheed Diwas every year. January 30 and March 23 to honour the sacrifices made by Mahatma Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev and countless other brave Indian freedom fighters who fought for the independence, glory and welfare of India. 1st Martyr Day or Shaheed Diwas: Mahatma Gandhi, The Father of the Nation and the most …

Freedom Fighter Bhagat Singh: Read these inspirational quotes on his 113th birth anniversary
4 years, 3 months ago

Freedom Fighter Bhagat Singh: Read these inspirational quotes on his 113th birth anniversary

India Today  

Bhagat Singh 113th Birth Anniversary: Bhagat Singh or Shaheed Bhagat Singh was born in September 1907 to a Sikh family in Banga village, Jaranwala Tehsil in the Lyallpur district of the Punjab Province of British India. India observes the 113th birth anniversary of Bhagat Singh today on September 28, 2020. Remembering the astonishing courage and heroism, here are some inspiring …

4 tragic deaths that ‘liberals’ exploited to further their propaganda. Read the details
4 years, 6 months ago

4 tragic deaths that ‘liberals’ exploited to further their propaganda. Read the details

Op India  

The unfortunate demise of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput has once again brought to fore the treachery of so-called liberals in co-opting deaths to further their propaganda. While the nation tries to yank itself out of the mourning induced by Sushant Singh Rajput’s departure, there have been some prominent individuals in Bollywood who have wasted no time in casting aspersions …

Rajghat out of bounds on Martyrs’ Day
4 years, 11 months ago

Rajghat out of bounds on Martyrs’ Day

The Hindu  

On January 30, Martyrs’ Day, the samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in Delhi remained out of bounds for common people and activists who wanted to pay their homage to Gandhij and observe silence. Instead, a few Left leaders, including Prakash Karat, D. Raja, Sitaram Yechury and Brinda karat, were allowed for a brief while to stand at a distance …

‘Take back my statement, apologise’: Sadhvi Pragya on Hemant Karkare remark
5 years, 8 months ago

‘Take back my statement, apologise’: Sadhvi Pragya on Hemant Karkare remark

Hindustan Times  

Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, the 2008 Malegaon blasts accused named as the BJP candidate from Bhopal, On Friday took back her statement on Hemant Karkare, the police officer who died fighting terrorists during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur had created a furore with her remarks on former ATS chief Hemant Karkare who had died in the 26/11 …

ICHR Redefines Martyrs Without Focusing On Their Ideologies
6 years, 1 month ago

ICHR Redefines Martyrs Without Focusing On Their Ideologies

News 18  

New Delhi: The Indian Council of Historical Research and Ministry of Culture have completed a five volume series – ‘Dictionary of Martyrs’ – that identifies 14,000 martyrs between 1857 and 1947 without their ideological leanings. The background of the project mentioned by the former chairman of the ICHR, Sabyasachi Bhattacharya, in the first volume of the dictionary said that, it …

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