Punjab News: CM Pays Tribute to Shaheed Udham Singh on Birth Anniversary

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann commemorated the birth anniversary of legendary freedom fighter Shaheed Udham Singh with a heartfelt message. Taking to Twitter, Mann saluted the iconic revolutionary, praising his unmatched courage and dedication to India's independence struggle.

ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੀ ਮਿੱਟੀ ਦੇ ਜਾਏ, ਮਹਾਨ ਆਜ਼ਾਦੀ ਘੁਲਾਟੀਏ ਸ਼ਹੀਦ ਊਧਮ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਜਨਮ ਦਿਹਾੜੇ ਮੌਕੇ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਸਲਾਮ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਾਂ। ਉਹਨਾਂ ਨੇ ਇਕੱਲੇ ਹੀ ਜਲ੍ਹਿਆਂਵਾਲੇ ਬਾਗ਼ ਦੇ ਖੂਨੀ ਸਾਕੇ ਦਾ ਬਦਲਾ ਲਿਆ। ਦੇਸ਼ ਲਈ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਜਜ਼ਬੇ ਅਤੇ ਦਲੇਰੀ ਨੂੰ ਹਮੇਸ਼ਾ ਯਾਦ ਰੱਖਿਆ ਜਾਵੇਗਾ। pic.twitter.com/qvM9uAPtEy

— Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) December 26, 2024

Bhagwant Mann Honors Freedom Fighter’s Bravery and Sacrifice

“Salute to Shaheed Udham Singh Ji, a great freedom fighter born from the soil of Punjab, on his birth anniversary. He single-handedly avenged the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. His passion and bravery for the country will always be remembered,” Mann tweeted in Punjabi.

Punjab CM Pays Tribute to Shaheed Udham Singh on Birth Anniversary

Shaheed Udham Singh is revered as one of India’s most celebrated revolutionaries for avenging the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919. In 1940, he assassinated Michael O’Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of Punjab, who was instrumental in the massacre that claimed the lives of hundreds of unarmed civilians.

The Chief Minister’s tribute highlighted the enduring legacy of Udham Singh’s sacrifice and his role in inspiring generations of Indians to fight for justice and freedom. Mann’s message resonated with people across Punjab and beyond, as citizens recalled the revolutionary’s unparalleled contribution to India’s fight against colonial oppression.

Udham Singh's legacy continues to be honored in Punjab and across the country, with numerous memorials, educational institutions, and public places named after him. His life and actions symbolize resilience, bravery, and the unyielding spirit of India’s freedom struggle.

As the state observes the birth anniversary of this iconic hero, Mann’s tribute reinforces the commitment to remembering and celebrating the sacrifices of those who laid down their lives for India's independence.