Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha today paid tributes to freedom fighters and revolutionaries Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev on the occasion of their Martyrdom Day.
Paying homage, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that at a very young age, these brave heroes fought valiantly for the freedom of the country and made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.
He said their courage, valour, and unwavering patriotism laid the foundation of a free and strong India. Mr Birla said the immortal saga of their bravery continues to inspire the country’s youth and the entire nation.
Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan said that on 23rd March 1931, the country observes Martyrdom Day in memory of Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar, who laid down their lives for the nation.
He said, their unparalleled courage, indomitable spirit, and supreme sacrifice remain a shining chapter in the country’s struggle for freedom and continue to evoke deep respect and gratitude from every citizen.
Mr. Radhakrishnan said their martyrdom was not merely an episode in the history of the country’s freedom movement, but it was a defining moment that awakened the conscience of the nation and inspired millions to rise in unity against colonial rule.
Rajya Sabha Chairman urged everyone to reaffirm their resolve to uphold the constitutional values and democratic principles for which these martyrs stood and work unitedly for a strong, inclusive, and progressive India.
