President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other leaders, offered heartfelt tributes to the victims of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, marking the solemn occasion of the tragic event in 1919.
President Droupadi Murmu paid homage to the brave souls who laid down their lives for the motherland at Jallianwala Bagh. She expressed deep respect for the sacrifices made by the freedom fighters, stating, “The countrymen will always be indebted to all those great souls who sacrificed their lives for Swaraj.”
जलियांवाला बाग में मातृभूमि के लिए सर्वस्व न्योछावर करने वाले सभी स्वतंत्रता सेनानियों को मेरी भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजलि! स्वराज के लिए प्राणों का उत्सर्ग करने वाली उन सभी महान आत्माओं के प्रति देशवासी सदैव ऋणी रहेंगे। मुझे विश्वास है कि उन बलिदानियों की देश-भक्ति की भावना आने वाली…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) April 13, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a video that encapsulated the harrowing incident, showcasing the unwavering courage and sacrifice of the victims. He offered his heartfelt tribute on behalf of his family members across the nation, honoring the “brave martyrs of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.”
जलियांवाला बाग नरसंहार के सभी वीर शहीदों को देशभर के मेरे परिवारजनों की ओर से कोटि-कोटि नमन। pic.twitter.com/Ow1jtjXdd0
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 13, 2024
Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid his respects to the martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh, recognizing their invaluable contribution to India’s freedom movement. He emphasized the significance of Jallianwala Bagh as a symbol of British cruelty and tyranny, igniting the revolutionary spirit among the countrymen.
देश के स्वाधीनता आंदोलन में अमूल्य योगदान देने वाले जलियांवाला बाग के वीर बलिदानियों को कोटि-कोटि वंदन।
जलियांवाला बाग अंग्रेजी हुकूमत की क्रूरता व अमानवीयता का जीवंत प्रतीक है। इस हत्याकांड ने देशवासियों के ह्रदय में छिपे हुए क्रान्तिज्वाला को जगाकर आजादी के आंदोलन को जन-जन का… pic.twitter.com/Svc9OmkEf7
— Amit Shah (Modi Ka Parivar) (@AmitShah) April 13, 2024
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also joined in honoring the sacrifices made at Jallianwala Bagh, saluting the martyrs’ supreme courage and dedication. He emphasized that the sacrifices of those who fell on that fateful day in 1919 will forever be remembered as a symbol of India’s relentless struggle for freedom.
The tributes by these leaders reflect the solemnity and significance of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in India’s history. As the nation remembers the victims, their courage and sacrifice continue to inspire generations, serving as a poignant reminder of the price paid for independence.