Hussainiwala (Ferozepur) –At Hussainiwala in Ferozepur, on the Shaheedi Diwas (martyrdom day) of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann paid tributes on the historic Nationwide Martyrs Memorial, facilitated the households of the martyrs, and laid the muse stone of the ₹24.99 crore Hussainiwala Heritage Complicated, reaffirming his authorities’s dedication to honouring the martyrs and constructing a Rangla Punjab rooted of their imaginative and prescient.
Invoking the legacy of the nation’s biggest revolutionaries, CM said that the event shouldn’t be merely to recollect their sacrifice however to hold ahead their fearless beliefs and unwavering stand towards injustice. He renewed his resolve to serve Punjab and the nation in step with their imaginative and prescient, whereas additionally questioning the continued denial of the Bharat Ratna (highest honours) to those freedom fighters and asserting that India’s trajectory would have been profoundly completely different had such brave, youth-driven management formed its early years.
Addressing the gathering, Mann said, “Egocentric leaders on this nation have constructed stadiums in their very own names even whereas alive, however have finished little to honour true martyrs like Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Shaheed Rajguru, and Shaheed Sukhdev.” The Chief Minister said, “These iconic revolutionaries sacrificed their lives at a younger age, however after independence, others occupied the corridors of energy and took credit score for the liberty they didn’t combat for.”
“Shaheed Rajguru, Shaheed Sukhdev, and Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh have been diminished to being remembered with flowers, whereas others claimed the legacy of independence,” stated CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, additional noting, “They have been hanged early to silence them as a result of folks had begun to rally behind their fearless concepts.”
Reflecting on the price of independence, the Chief Minister stated, “Nobody may have imagined how pricey our independence can be, with round 1,000,000 folks shedding their lives throughout Partition and hundreds of thousands compelled emigrate.” He added, “Our elders made immense sacrifices, however these ruling right this moment fail to grasp that ache as they inherited a ready-made nation constructed on these sacrifices.”
“Some thankless leaders now declare that India received true independence solely in 2014, which is a grave insult to our martyrs,” he stated, including, “It’s surprising that some even describe Shaheed Bhagat Singh merely as a ‘social employee’ and never a martyr. Who’re these folks to offer such certificates?” Calling upon folks to attract inspiration from the martyrs, he stated, “In the present day is a day to recollect these legendary heroes, to learn and take heed to their tales which proceed to encourage generations of youth.”
The Chief Minister reiterated that political priorities have lengthy been misplaced, stating, “Leaders have constructed statues of themselves and named stadiums after themselves whereas alive, however have didn’t honour martyrs like Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Shaheed Rajguru, and Shaheed Sukhdev.”
He added, “It’s unlucky that we needed to wrestle to get Mohali airport named after Shaheed Bhagat Singh, because the Centre ignored repeated requests, however our persistent efforts ensured that it was finally named in his honour.” Highlighting additional steps, he stated, “Halwara airport is being named after Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha, whom Shaheed Bhagat Singh thought to be his mentor.”
He asserted, “If Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh had develop into the Prime Minister after the primary elections of 1952, your complete map of the nation would have been completely different. In the present day, a 35-year-old youth has develop into Prime Minister in Nepal. If management had been handed to youth right here as properly, India would have been primary on the earth.”
The Chief Minister famous that remembrance should transcend symbolic gestures, stating, “Individuals keep in mind Shaheed Bhagat Singh solely on his delivery or martyrdom anniversary, however he belongs to all of us, not only one household.” He added, “If we observe his beliefs, nobody can cease Punjab from changing into affluent once more.”
“Our historical past is filled with sacrifices, and our nice Gurus have at all times taught us to face towards tyranny, injustice, and oppression,” he stated, whereas cautioning, “It’s unlucky that we’re forgetting these sacrifices. We memorise details for exams however fail to grasp their ideology.” Recalling the lifetime of the martyr, he stated, “Shaheed Bhagat Singh even left dwelling on the day of his engagement, selecting the trail of revolution over private life.” He added, “It pains me when folks merely put his image on autos and say he’ll return.”
Calling for motion, the Chief Minister stated, “As a substitute of ready for him to return, we should observe his path and serve the nation.” He emphasised, “In the present day, bombs and weapons are usually not wanted. The ability of the poll is supreme, and by selecting the best leaders, folks can deliver actual change.”
Urging folks to take a pledge, he stated, “Allow us to resolve to observe the trail of the martyrs and construct our Punjab with our personal arms. This sacred land of Hussainiwala, the place the mortal stays of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Shaheed Rajguru, and Shaheed Sukhdev have been cremated by the Britishers, continues to encourage generations for selfless service.”
The Chief Minister stated, “I’m blessed to go to this sacred land and pay tributes to the martyr who laid down his life on the age of 23 for the liberty of the nation. Our authorities will go away no stone unturned to grasp the dream of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, to whom the nation will at all times stay indebted.”
“His martyrdom impressed numerous youth to hitch the liberty wrestle and can proceed to encourage hundreds of thousands to serve the nation selflessly,” he stated, calling upon youth to observe his path to construct a progressive and affluent India.
Earlier, the Chief Minister laid the muse stone of the Hussainiwala Heritage Complicated, stating, “This ₹24.99 crore undertaking is a humble effort to honour our nice martyrs and protect their legacy for future generations.” He added, “The undertaking goals to develop the heritage space at Hussainiwala and also will enhance tourism in Punjab.”
Detailing the undertaking, he stated, “The advanced will function a grand heritage entrance gate, a hall devoted to the lives of martyrs, wall work, beautification and landscaping of parks and memorial areas.” He added, “It is going to additionally embody thematic representations of historic occasions, a 3D mapping present on the previous bridge, a musical fountain, play areas for kids, snug areas for senior residents, an on-grid solar energy plant, and an RO plant for clear ingesting water.”
