Tribute to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru

New Delhi, March 23

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today led the nation in paying tribute to Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru describing their sacrifice as an inspiration for every generation of the country.

It was on this day in 1931 that the British government executed Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru. The day is marked as “Shaheed Diwas” (Martyrs’ Day).

They were hanged for killing British police officer JP Saunders as an act to avenge the death of Lala Lajpat Rai.

“Salutations to the revolutionaries of Independence, Amar Shaheed Veer Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru on Martyrdom Day. The sacrifice of these great sons of Maa Bharati will remain an inspiration for every generation of the country. Jai Hind!” the PM tweeted.

Both Houses of Parliament also paid tribute to the martyrs with Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu leading the salutations in the Upper House. — TNS