Avenging the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
Shri Amit Shah highlighted that Shaheed Udham Singh displayed unmatched bravery by avenging the innocent Indians who were martyred in the horrific Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919. He described Udham Singh’s actions as a defining chapter in the history of India’s freedom struggle.
The Home Minister noted that Udham Singh’s sacrifice was not driven by personal vengeance but by a deep sense of justice and national duty.
Role in Taking India’s Freedom Struggle Abroad
Remembering his global impact, Shri Shah said that Udham Singh also played a significant role in spreading the flame of India’s freedom movement beyond national borders. Through his association with the Ghadar movement, he carried the message of resistance and independence to foreign lands.
This international dimension of the freedom struggle, the Minister said, helped draw global attention to British atrocities in India.
An Enduring Source of Inspiration for Youth
Shri Amit Shah emphasised that the saga of Shaheed Udham Singh’s bravery continues to inspire generations of Indians, especially the youth. He said Udham Singh’s life instils a deep sense of patriotism, courage and devotion to the nation.
The Home Minister added that remembering such heroes is essential to keep alive the values of sacrifice and national pride.
Nation Remembers a Fearless Revolutionary
Across the country, tributes poured in on Udham Singh’s birth anniversary, with citizens, leaders and institutions recalling his supreme sacrifice for India’s freedom. His legacy remains deeply embedded in the nation’s collective memory.
