President Murmu, PM Modi’s Tribute to Martyrs

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid homage to those who lost their lives in the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy. They emphasized the enduring influence of the martyrs’ patriotic fervor on future generations.

“My profound homage to all the valiant freedom fighters who gave their all for the motherland at Jallianwala Bagh! The citizens will forever hold a debt of gratitude to these great souls who perished for our liberty. I believe the undying spirit of patriotism of those martyrs will eternally guide upcoming generations,” the president declared in a Hindi post on X.

“On behalf of my fellow citizens across the nation, I extend my deepest respects to all the courageous martyrs of the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy,” PM Modi penned on X.

The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, which took place at Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar, in Punjab, is observed annually on April 13.

A look back at April 13, 1919:

It was during the Baisakhi festival when around 20,000 individuals gathered at Jallianwala Bagh, a garden spanning six to seven acres in Amritsar, Punjab, to peacefully protest the detention of two leaders, Dr. Satyapal and Dr. Saifuddin.

Suddenly, British forces unleashed gunfire upon the unarmed assembly in the open garden, resulting in the deaths of hundreds and leaving many more wounded. After ceasing fire, the troops quickly departed the scene, abandoning the dead and injured. This event marked a pivotal moment in modern Indian history, etching a lasting scar on Indo-British relations.