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Shaheed Diwas, or Martyrs’ Day: Martyr’s Day, or Shaheed Diwas, is observed on several dates in India. On March 23, three courageous freedom fighters, Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar, were hanged by the British. In addition, January 30th is Martyr’s Day or Shaheed Diwas in memory of Mahatma Gandhi.
The British hanged three heroes of our country, Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar, on March 23. They, too, gave their lives for the sake of our country, whether they followed Mahatma Gandhi’s example or not. They are a source of inspiration for India’s youth. They came forward at such a young age , and for independence, they fought with bravery. So, to pay homage to these three revolutionaries, Martyr’s Day is also observed on the 23rd of March.
About Bhagat Singh and his companions
Bhagat Singh was born in Lyallpur, Punjab, on September 28, 1907. Bhagat Singh, along with his companions Rajguru, Sukhdev, Azad, and Gopal, fought for Lala Lajpat Rai’s assassination. Because of his daring exploits, Bhagat Sing became an inspiration to young people. On April 8, 1929, he and his associates threw bombs over the Central Legislative Assembly while shouting “Inquillab Zindabad.” A murder charge was filed against them as a result of this. They were hanged on March 23, 1931, in the Lahore Jail. Their bodies were cremated on the Sutlej River’s banks.
To honour the martyrs of the nation, several other days at the national level were also declared as Sarvodaya or Shaheed Diwas.
13 July: It is celebrated as Martyr’s Day in Jammu and Kashmir to commemorate the deaths of 22 people. On July 13, 1931, people were killed by royal soldiers while demonstrating adjacent to Maharaja, Hari Singh of Kashmir.
17th November: This day is celebrated as Martyr’s Day in Odisha to observe the death anniversary of Lala Lajpat Ray, also known as the “Lion of Punjab”. He also played an important role in the freedom struggle of India from the British dominion.
19th November: This day is also celebrated as Martyr’s Day in Jhansi. On November 19th, Rani Lakshmi Bai was born. She also sacrificed her life during the 1857 revolt.
The day instills great pride in the hearts of Indians. Various governmental and non-governmental organizations hold various events to commemorate Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar’s contributions to India’s independence.
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