Hello, Warriors, India is the country among other 15 countries of the world where Martyrs Day is celebrated every year to pay homage to the freedom fighters. Shaheed Diwas or Martyr’s Day in India is celebrated on various occasions to pay homage to the victims who fought for the freedom, welfare and progress of the India and sacrificed their lives for the same.
Martyr’s Day on 30th January:
This was the day when father of the nation was assassinated by Nathuram Godse. Martyrs day is celebrated on 30th of January every year as on the same day, Mahatma Gandhi (Bapu) was assassinated in the year 1948 before the sunset during the evening prayers.
On this day, people, including President of India, the Vice-President, the Prime Minister, the Defence Minister, and the service Chiefs get together at the Rajghat to the Samadhi of the Mahatma Gandhi to put down flowers garland to the statue of Bapu. Then, the gathered people marks silence for 2 mins in the memory of the Bapu at exactly 11:00 in the morning.
Martyr’s Day on 23rd March:
23rd of March is also declared as the martyrs day in India to remember the sacrifice and pay homage to the Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar.
Bhagat Singh together with his companions fought for the assassination of Lala Lajpat Rai. They strongly believed that only active struggle and ways of extremism and not passive struggle sermonized by Mahatma Gandhi and his disciples could lead India to independence.
In the year 1929, on 8th of April he together with his companions threw bombs over the Central Legislative Assembly reading slogan “Inquilab Zindabad”. They were charged with the murder and were hanged at 7.30 pm in the Lahore jail on 23th of March in the year 1931. Their body was cremated at the banks of the Sutlej River.
On this day, a big Shaheedi Mela (Martyrdom fair) is held in the birthplace Ferozepur, at the National Martyrs Memorial in the Hussainiwala (Indo-Pak border). Their young age, dedication, and devotion to motherland make them an inspiration for many.
Martyr’s Day on 23rd June:
This date marks the death of Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee in Kashmir in 1953.Also observed as “National Integration Day”, he opposed the Indian National Congress’s decision to grant Kashmir a special status with its own flag and Prime Minister. As part of a protest mission Dr. Mukherjee went to visit Kashmir in 1953 and was arrested on 11 May while crossing Kashmir Border at Lakhanpur. Thereafter, he was jailed where he suffered from serious health problems due to wilful neglect and living conditions and died as a detainee.
Martyr’s Day on 13th July:
13th of July is celebrated as the martyrs day in India in memory of the death of 22 people in the Jammu and Kashmir. They were killed by the royal soldiers while demonstrating adjacent to the Maharaja Hari Singh of the Kashmir on 13th of July in the year 1931.
Martyr’s Day on 17th November:
17th of November is celebrated as the martyrs day in the Odisha to observe the death anniversary of the Lala Lajpat Rai or the “Lion of Punjab”. He was a leader and freedom fighter during the independence of India from the British Raj.
Martyr’s Day on 19th November:
19th November marks the birthday of Rani Lakshmi Bai. It is also celebrated as the martyr’s day and honours those who gave their lives in the rebellion of 1857, of which she was a leading figure.
