Raksha Mantri pays tribute to Jallianwala Bagh Martyrs, calls it a defining moment in India’s Freedom Struggle
Marking the Remembrance Day of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh paid heartfelt tributes to the innocent Indians who lost their lives in one of the darkest chapters of the country’s colonial past.
In a message shared on social media platform ‘X’, Rajnath Singh remembered the victims of the 1919 tragedy, describing their sacrifice as a defining moment in India’s freedom struggle. He noted that the incident awakened the collective conscience of the nation and strengthened the resolve to fight for independence.
The Raksha Mantri also noted that the courage and sacrifice of those who perished continue to inspire generations to stand for justice, dignity and self-respect. He emphasized the importance of remembering such historic events to preserve the values of freedom and national unity.
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, which took place in Amritsar during British rule, remains a poignant symbol of the sacrifices made during India’s struggle for independence and continues to be commemorated across the country.
Remembering and paying my heartfelt tributes to all those innocent Indians who sacrificed their lives in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on this day in 1919. Their sacrifice remains a defining moment in India’s freedom struggle, awakening the nation’s collective conscience. Their…
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) April 13, 2026