Shaheed Diwas 2021: Know the significance and important of this day

Many brave freedom fighters have sacrificed their life in earning the freedom for India, when the nation was ruled by the Britishers. Freedom fighters have made several huge scarifies and freed the nation from the slavery. Today marks the Shaheed Diwas, the day which is celebrated remembering our legendary freedom fighters- Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru. This day is remembered as the Martyr’s Day and people from all across offer prayers to these legendary young freedom fighters. Know the significance  and importance of Shaheed Diwas.

Everything you need to know about Shaheed Diwas:

Significance of Shaheed Diwas:

March 23rd marks the death anniversary of three young freedom fighters- Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar. These three legendary freedom fighters’ name is known by almost every Indian. The three of them were hanged to death by the Britishers. Sacrificing their lives while being a part of India’s mission towards freedom, they inspired many young Indians. This day is celebrated as the Martyr’s Day in remembrance of their death anniversary.

Why Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar were hanged?

After the shocking assassination of Indian activist Lala Lajpat Rai, the three freedom fighters -Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev, Azad who were inspired by him wanted to seek justice for the brutal killing of their idol. Forming an union in contrast to Gandhi’s non-violent moment, Singh, Rajguru and Azad threw bombs over the Central Legislative Assembly on April 8, 1929. Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev were arrested in no time in charges of murder. They were hanged on March 23, 1931 at the Lahore Jail. Their cremation ceremony was performed at the banks of the Sutlej River.

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