Chandigarh- Haryana Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Minister, Sh. Shyam Singh Rana on Friday attended the State-level Martyrdom Day programme organised by the Haryana Kamboj Sabha at Kamboj Dharamshala in Radaur to commemorate the martyrdom of legendary freedom fighter Shaheed Udham Singh. The Minister paid floral tributes to the iconic revolutionary and said his unparalleled sacrifice, unwavering courage and deep sense of patriotism would continue to inspire generations.
Paying homage to Shaheed Udham Singh, Sh Shyam Singh Rana described him as one of India's greatest revolutionaries whose life embodied courage, patriotism and an unwavering commitment to justice. He said that despite losing his parents at a young age, Udham Singh never succumbed to adversity, proving that difficult circumstances can shape extraordinary personalities.
Recalling the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of April 13, 1919, the Minister said the brutal killing of innocent Indians strengthened Udham Singh's resolve to avenge the atrocity. After years of determination and perseverance, he fulfilled that pledge by assassinating Michael O'Dwyer, the then Lieutenant Governor of Punjab, at Caxton Hall in London on March 13, 1940. Udham Singh was executed at Pentonville Prison on July 31, 1940, embracing martyrdom with remarkable courage.
Sh. Shyam Singh Rana said independent India stands on the sacrifices of countless freedom fighters and urged citizens to fulfil their vision by building a self-reliant, prosperous, educated, scientifically progressive and socially harmonious nation. He said empowering farmers, modernising agriculture and strengthening rural development are also acts of national service, adding that the Haryana Government remains fully committed to farmers' welfare, agricultural modernisation and rural prosperity. He called upon the youth to draw inspiration from Shaheed Udham Singh's ideals and dedicate themselves to nation-building.
Kurukshetra MP Naveen Jindal, who was also present on the occasion, paid tribute to Shaheed Udham Singh and other freedom fighters. He also announced a grant of Rs 21 lakh to the Haryana Kamboj Mahasabha for social welfare and community development activities and said a 108-foot National Flag would be installed at the birthplace of Shaheed Udham Singh as a tribute to the legendary revolutionary.
Yamunanagar MLA, Sh. Ghanshyam Dasd Arora, BJP, Haryana Kamboj Mahasabha President Sumer Chand Kamboj and other distinguished dignitaries also remained present on the occasion.