Shaheed Diwas which is also known as Martyr’s Day is celebrated on 23rd March every year in remembrance of our freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Shivram Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar. In the history, on this day, these freedom fighters sacrificed their life for freedom of our great Nation. On 23rd March 1931, the British Government hanged all three freedom fighters to death. It is important to mention here that the 30th January is also celebrated as Martyr’s Day or Shaheed Diwas in the memory of Mahatma Gandhi. On 30th January, 1948, Mahatma Gandhi, the father of Nation was assassinated by Nathuram Godse. India remembers its freedom fighters who had given their life for freedom of the future generation of the country. Here we have described the importance of Shaheed Diwas and its celebration.
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Shaheed Diwas (23rd March): History
On 23rd March 1931, the British Government hanged great sons of India to death for their involvement in killing of John P. Saunders, the Superintendent of Police. Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev planned to kill James Scott to revenge the lathi charge ordered to silent ‘Simon, Go Back’ movement. They killed the John P. Saunders mistakenly. Later they planned to attack Central Legislative Assembly for sending message to the British Government that India will not tolerate the killing of Lal Lajpat Rai and also to oppose the Public Safety Bill and Trade Dispute Act. On 8th April, 1929, they bombed the Central Legislative Assembly but unfortunately got arrested immediately after the incident.
The British Government later hanged these bravehearts on 23rd March 1931 which shocked the entire Nation. At the age of 22 and 23, they sacrificed their life for freedom of this Nation. It is duty of people of this country to remember freedom fighters.
Shaheed Diwas or Martyr’s Day: Significance
Celebration of Shaheed Diwas is basically a way to thanks the brave sons of India who have made supreme sacrifice to achieve freedom. As stated above, this day on 23rd March 1931, Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev were hanged by the British Government. All these freedom fighters were very young. At the age of 22 and 23 where people starts to understand the life, they fought for country’s freedom and made supreme sacrifice. It is very important to spread their thoughts for the Nation so that today’s youth understand the price of freedom. Every citizen has responsibility to make this country great. We did not get opportunity to fight for freedom of this Nation but we can participate in growth of this country as a citizen.
The entire Nation remembers these heroes on 23rd March to pay homage and respect to them. Students also take part on different events on this day at school level. Debate, essay writing and other events organized at school level to make students aware about these freedom fighters.
Which day is celebrated as Shaheed Diwas?
The Shaheed Diwas is celebrated on 23rd March every year in remembrance of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev. On 23rd March 1931, British Government hanged them to silence the freedom movement. The Government of India observed 23rd March as Shaheed Diwas to teach people and youth of this country about our freedom fighters. The freedom which we are enjoying, someone has paid a very heavy price for that. It is our duty to respect this freedom and we must work together to make this Nation great.
Shaheed Diwas Quotes
Here are some of the famous quotes or saying on freedom and its important. Check these sayings as it reflects the truth:
– Martyrdom is a price one pays to ensure freedom for coming generations. Salute to all martyrs who ensured our freedom by sacrificing their lives.
– The martyr cannot be dishonoured. Every lash inflicted is a tongue of fame; every prison a more illustrious abode.
– Martyrdom does not end something, it only a beginning—Indira Gandhi
– Let us all be brave enough to die the death of a martyr, but let no one lust for martyrdom.
– It is easy to kill individuals, but you cannot kill ideas.
– They may kill me, but they cannot kill my ideas. They can crush my body, but they will not be able to crush my spirit—Bhagat Singh
– If yet your blood does not rage, then it is water that flows in your veins. For what is the flush of youth, if it is not of service to the motherland.
– Inquilab Zindabad
– Jashan Ajaadi Ka Mubarak Ho Desh Waalo Ko, Fande Se Mahobbaat Thi Hum Watan Ke Matwaalo ko!
– Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna Ab Hamare Dil Me Hai, Dekhna Hai Zor Kitna Baazu-E-Kaatil Me Hai.
– Prison, blood, death, create enthusiasts and martyrs and bring forth courage and desperate resolution—Napoleon Bonaparte
– Oh, Lord! Grant me a hundred births in India. But grant me this, too, that each time I may give up my life in the service of the Motherland.