Punjab CM Pays Tribute to Shaheed Chandrashekhar Azad on Martyrdom Day

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann paid tribute to Shaheed Chandrashekhar Azad on his martyrdom day, acknowledging his invaluable contributions to India’s independence.

ਮਹਾਨ ਕ੍ਰਾਂਤੀਕਾਰੀ ਅਤੇ ਆਜ਼ਾਦੀ ਘੁਲਾਟੀਏ ਸ਼ਹੀਦ ਚੰਦਰ ਸ਼ੇਖਰ ਆਜ਼ਾਦ ਜੀ ਨੂੰ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਸ਼ਹੀਦੀ ਦਿਵਸ ਮੌਕੇ ਕੋਟਿ-ਕੋਟਿ ਪ੍ਰਣਾਮ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਾਂ। ਦੇਸ਼ ਦੀ ਆਜ਼ਾਦੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਪਾਏ ਮਹਾਨ ਯੋਗਦਾਨ ਨੂੰ ਹਮੇਸ਼ਾ ਯਾਦ ਰੱਖਿਆ ਜਾਵੇਗਾ। pic.twitter.com/1jcMX2Vh07

— Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) February 27, 2025

Mann Honors Azad’s Legacy in India’s Freedom Struggle

In a tweet, Mann wrote, "I pay my heartfelt tribute to the great revolutionary and freedom fighter Shaheed Chandrashekhar Azad on his martyrdom day. His immense contribution to India’s freedom will always be remembered."

The Legacy of Chandrashekhar Azad

Born on July 23, 1906, in Bhabhra, Madhya Pradesh, Chandrashekhar Azad was a fearless revolutionary who played a crucial role in India's struggle for independence. As a prominent member of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA), he was closely associated with freedom fighters like Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev.

Azad was instrumental in organizing resistance against British rule, particularly after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. He was involved in several revolutionary activities, including the Kakori Train Robbery (1925) and the attempted assassination of British officer James Scott to avenge the death of Lala Lajpat Rai.

On February 27, 1931, he was surrounded by British police in Alfred Park, Allahabad (now Azad Park, Prayagraj). Rather than surrendering, he fought bravely until his last bullet and chose to end his life, staying true to his vow of never being captured alive.

Chandrashekhar Azad’s courage and patriotism continue to inspire generations, making him a legendary figure in India's independence movement.