New Delhi, 13 April (H.S.);
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and sundry leaders tendered poignant tributes on Monday to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre martyrs.
President Murmu posted on X: I pay humble homage to all immortal freedom fighters who laid down their lives at Jallianwala Bagh. This tragedy infused anew consciousness and resolve for independence among compatriots. The nation remains eternally grateful. Their patriotism shall perpetually inspire dedication and fidelity in national service.
Vice President Radhakrishnan averred their memory impels upholding justice, unity, human dignity—fortifying resolve for a robust, compassionate India.
Speaker Om Birla proclaimed the martyrdom ignited freedom's flame brighter, steeling the vow to shatter servitude's fetters, awakening self-respect and liberty in myriad Indian hearts.
Home Minister Amit Shah reflected this heinous act convulsed the nation, inflaming revolutionaries like Bhagat Singh and Udham Singh, marking history's pivot whence revolutionary fervor surged in India's freedom struggle.
Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari intoned: A hundred salutations to Jallianwala Bagh's immortal martyrs!
Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi deemed the carnage etched in history's blackest pages, eternally exhorting every Indian to resolutely voice and strive against injustice.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed their immolation as freedom struggle's decisive juncture, rousing collective national consciousness—their valor inspiring generations to stand for justice, dignity, self-respect.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge lauded the unarmed warriors' indomitable courage, unwavering patriotism, supreme sacrifice—nation's grateful remembrance enduring, their martyrdom eternally immortal, unforgettable.
Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh proffered heartfelt homage to indomitable sacrificers who yielded lives for liberty: Your immolation shall forever inspire national service.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar
