New Delhi, July 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP President JP Nadda along with others paid tribute to freedom fighter Udham Singh on his "Shaheedi Diwas" today.
Taking to his official ‘X’ handle, PM Modi said his unwavering patriotism and unparalleled bravery will forever serve as an enduring source of inspiration for the people of the nation.
“My humble tribute to the immortal son of Mother India, Shaheed Udham Singh, on his martyrdom day. His tale of patriotism and bravery will always remain a source of inspiration for the countrymen,” wrote PM Modi.
HM Shah paid a humble tribute to Udham Singh and said his legacy will continue to inspire generations of youth to prioritize the welfare of the nation above all else.
“Udham Singh, who dedicated his entire life to self-respect and freedom, led an armed revolt against the atrocities of the British. The brutal massacre at Jallianwala Bagh deeply affected him, compelling him to seek revenge by going to England. Through the Ghadar Party, he instilled the spirit of patriotism among Indians settled abroad. His bravery, courage, and sacrifice made the freedom struggle even more intense. His legacy will continue to inspire generations of youth to prioritize the welfare of the nation above all else. A humble tribute to the immortal martyr, Shaheed Udham Singh, on his martyrdom day, the epitome of valor and courage,” he wrote in a post on ‘X’.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also paid tribute to Udham Singh and said that his unparalleled courage and supreme sacrifice keep inspiring generations.
"My heartfelt tribute to the great freedom fighter and revolutionary Sardar Udham Singh on his 'Shaheedi Diwas' today. His unparalleled courage and supreme sacrifice remain a source of inspiration for generations. India will always remember his unwavering spirit and deep love for the nation," Singh wrote in a post on ‘X’.
Paying tributes to Udham Singh, JP Nadda said that he gave a global echo to the Indian freedom movement by avenging the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
“On the martyrdom day of the brave son of Mother India, the eternal symbol of self-respect and valor, the great Indian revolutionary Shaheed Sardar Udham Singh, I pay my heartfelt tribute. Sardar Udham Singh, by avenging the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, gave a global echo to the Indian freedom movement. His unparalleled courage and dedication continue to inspire generations. This grateful nation will forever remain indebted to your sacrifices and martyrdom for the unity and integrity of India,” he wrote on ‘X’.
It is worth mentioning that Udham Singh, born in 1899 in Punjab’s Sangrur, was a brave freedom fighter who tragically lost his parents at a young age. He was executed on July 31, 1940, for assassinating Michael O'Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of Punjab, in revenge for the brutal Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
