New Delhi [India], March 23 : Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Sunday honoured the sacrifices of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru emphasising the importance of remembering and learning from their examples.
Sirsa's words served as a poignant reminder of the nation's debt to its brave heroes on the occasion of Shaheed Diwas, celebrated on March 23, commemorating the execution of Bhagat Singh, along with his fellow revolutionaries Sukhdev and Rajguru, who were hanged to death in Lahore Central Jail in 1931 for the murder of British police officer John Saunders.
"... We exist because of these great martyrs... They have given us the way to live... We should never forget them, and our future generations should always remember them. As long as we remember them, the pride and respect of our country will remain high ...," said Sirsa.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev on Sunday, remembering their supreme sacrifice for India's freedom.
PM Modi took to social media platform X and said their "fearless pursuit of freedom and justice" continues to inspire everyone.
"Today, our nation remembers the supreme sacrifice of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev. Their fearless pursuit of freedom and justice continues to inspire us all," the Prime Minister wrote, reflecting on their significant contributions to India's independence movement.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah took to X to honour the memory of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev, who made the supreme sacrifice for India's independence. He shared a heartfelt tribute, reflecting on their contributions to the freedom movement and the values they instilled in the youth of the nation.
Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi also paid tributes to the three martyrs on, remembering their contributions to India's fight for freedom.
"On the martyrdom day of Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru, I pay my humble tribute to them," he posted on X.
He further emphasized the significance of their sacrifices, saying, "Their fearless struggle and supreme sacrifice against injustice and oppression is an example for every Indian."
Highlighting the broader impact of Bhagat Singh's revolutionary spirit, Gandhi noted that Bhagat Singh's fight was not only against British colonial rule but also against casteism and social discrimination.