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Shaheed Diwas
- 24 Mar 2025
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On Shaheed Diwas (23rd March), Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the iconic freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev, honoring their supreme sacrifice, as this day marks their execution by British colonial authorities in Lahore Jail in 1931.
- Three were convicted for their roles in the 1928 Lahore Conspiracy Case involving the killing of British officer J.P. Saunders, mistakenly identifying him as Superintendent James Scott, who was blamed for Lala Lajpat Rai’s death during a protest against the Simon Commission.
- Three were members of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA), an organisation known for their revolutionary struggle against British rule.
- Shivaram Rajguru born on 24th August 1908, Maharashtra, was celebrated for his unwavering resolve against colonial oppression. A staunch advocate of armed resistance.
- Sukhdev Thapar born 15th May 1907, Punjab, was a driving force behind mobilizing youth for the freedom struggle.
| Read More: Bhagat Singh’s Birth Anniversary |
