Reaffirming his government’s commitment to preserving the ideals of India’s freedom movement, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government remains dedicated to fulfilling the dreams of the country’s freedom fighters who sacrificed everything to liberate India from British rule.
Addressing the state-level function organised at Sunam to mark the 87th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed Udham Singh, the Chief Minister paid glowing tributes to one of India’s greatest revolutionaries, describing him as a timeless symbol of courage, patriotism and justice. He said the extraordinary sacrifice of Shaheed Udham Singh would continue to inspire generations of Indians to serve the nation with selfless devotion and unwavering commitment.
Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister laid a wreath at the memorial of the legendary freedom fighter and paid homage to the revolutionary whose act of avenging the Jallianwala Bagh massacre remains one of the defining moments of India’s struggle for independence.
In his address, Bhagwant Mann said Shaheed Udham Singh devoted his entire life to the cause of national freedom and became an enduring example of fearless patriotism. He observed that it was a matter of pride to participate in the solemn ceremony honouring a son of Punjab whose sacrifice continues to command respect across the country and among Indians living abroad.
The Chief Minister recalled that India’s freedom was secured through the sacrifices of countless men and women who laid down their lives so that future generations could live in dignity and equality. He said these brave revolutionaries envisioned an India where justice prevailed and where the weaker and underprivileged sections of society could live with honour and equal opportunities.
Paying tribute to Shaheed Udham Singh’s historic role, Bhagwant Mann said the revolutionary avenged the massacre at Jallianwala Bagh by eliminating Michael O’Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of Punjab, whom he described as the principal architect of one of the darkest chapters in India’s colonial history. The Chief Minister said that the massacre of hundreds of innocent and unarmed Indians in Amritsar deeply shook the conscience of the nation, and Udham Singh’s act at London’s Caxton Hall became a symbol of justice against colonial oppression.
He said the courage displayed by Shaheed Udham Singh strengthened the spirit of India’s freedom movement and intensified the resolve of countless patriots who continued the struggle against British imperialism. According to the Chief Minister, his sacrifice represents not only a chapter in history but also a lasting reminder of the price paid for India’s independence.
Bhagwant Mann described Sunam, the birthplace of Shaheed Udham Singh, as a sacred land that continues to attract people from across India and overseas who come to pay homage to the revolutionary and draw inspiration from his remarkable life. He said the martyr’s unparalleled courage and unwavering commitment to the nation remain relevant even today, particularly for young Indians who aspire to contribute to the country’s progress.
The Chief Minister stressed that governments have a responsibility not only to commemorate the sacrifices of freedom fighters but also to uphold the values for which they fought. He said the Punjab Government is committed to carrying forward the ideals of equality, justice and public welfare that inspired India’s freedom movement.
Earlier, Bhagwant Mann also paid tribute through a social media message, remembering Shaheed Udham Singh as the fearless revolutionary who avenged the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and dedicated his life to safeguarding the honour and dignity of the nation. He said the martyr’s extraordinary sacrifice would forever remain a source of inspiration for every Indian.
The commemorative function witnessed the participation of senior political leaders, public representatives and citizens who gathered to remember the revolutionary whose name occupies a permanent place in India’s freedom struggle. Senior AAP leader and Punjab affairs in-charge Manish Sisodia, Cabinet Minister Aman Arora and several other dignitaries were present during the ceremony.
The event concluded with a collective tribute to Shaheed Udham Singh’s legacy, reaffirming the enduring significance of his sacrifice in India’s national consciousness. Speakers at the function emphasised that his life continues to inspire patriotism, courage and an unwavering commitment to justice, values that remain central to the nation’s democratic journey.
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