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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
In Punjab, scholars fight for unsung patriots' place in history at event dedicated to martyrdom of Shaheed Udham Singh
1 2 Patiala: Punjabi University on Saturday commemorated the martyrdom of Shaheed Udham Singh with a symposium aimed at spotlighting his legacy and urging the preservation of lesser-known freedom fighters' histories. Held under the aegis of the Shaheed Udham Singh Chair, established in the university's political science department, the event was themed 'Shaheed Udham Singh: An Embodiment of Self-Respect and Freedom'. The symposium featured keynote speaker Sukhdev Singh Sohal, a retired academic from Guru Nanak Dev University, and writer Lakhwinder Singh Johal as chief guest. Vice-chancellor Jagdeep Singh presided over the gathering, joined by faculty of social sciences dean Jaswinder Singh Brar. The VC said in his presidential address: "We are fortunate to be born in a free country, and we owe this to the sacrifices of our martyrs." He directed the institute to prepare a consolidated volume using Shaheed Udham Singh's diaries, letters, and related documents. He also extended gratitude to Paramjit Kaur Gill, chair in-charge, for leading the initiative. Sohal criticised the neglect of Shaheed Udham Singh in post-independence Sikh historiography. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Access all TV channels anywhere, anytime Techno Mag Learn More Undo "Preserving the history of martyrs is a major responsibility of our generation," he said, stressing the need to study Shaheed Udham Singh through interdisciplinary lenses— history, philosophy, politics, literature, and culture. Echoing the concern, Lakhwinder Singh Johal noted that figures like Madan Lal Dhingra, Meva Singh Lopoke, and Udham Singh — all of whom laid down their lives in the freedom struggle — have often been overlooked in public memory. Citing the Caxton Hall assassination, he reminded attendees that Udham Singh's killing of Michael O'Dwyer — who had justified the Jallianwala Bagh massacre — was an act of historic retribution. In her welcome remarks, Gill outlined the chair's ongoing research efforts and announced plans to collect additional archival materials relating to Udham Singh's life and legacy. The event concluded with a vote of thanks from dean Brar.
Hans India
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Saini pays tribute to great revolutionary Udham Singh
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the austerity, sacrifice, and courage of the great revo-lutionary Shaheed Udham Singh will always inspire us. He recalled that Udham Singh avenged the Jalli-anwala Bagh massacre by killing General Dyer on foreign soil. This act of bravery remains an everlasting inspiration for the entire nation and a beacon of patriotism. The Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday addressed a public gathering at Sunam, the birthplace of Shaheed Udham Singh, in Punjab. Earlier, the Chief Minister paid floral tributes at Shaheed Udham Singh Memorial. He also planted a sap-ling at the memorial and visited the Udham Singh Museum, where he saw the photographs, letters, and memories associated with the martyr. He recorded his thoughts in the visitor's book. Chief Minister met the family members of Shaheed Udham Singh, accompanied by Sardar Hardayal Singh, who presented him with a memorandum of their demands. Later, the Chief Minister attended a public meeting organized by BJP leader Daaman Bajwa on Sangrur Road, where Punjab BJP leaders gave him a warm welcome. The Chief Minister said that it was an honor to visit the birthplace of Shaheed Udham Singh. He recalled that during the Baisakhi gathering at Jallianwala Bagh, General Dyer ordered the firing on unarmed civil-ians after blocking all exits, leading to the killing of thousands. It was then that Udham Singh vowed not to rest until he avenged the massacre. After 21 years of perseverance, on April 13, 1940, Udham Singh shot General Dyer on British soil, aveng-ing the massacre of April 13, 1919, and ultimately sacrificed his life for the nation. Revolutionary Udham Singh's courage, sacrifice, and determination remain unparalleled. It is because of countless sacrifices by heroes like Udham Singh and Bhagat Singh that we live in a free India today, the Chief Minister said. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is committed to building the India of the martyrs' dreams. We all must work together to realize the vision of the freedom fighters for an independent and prosper-ous nation, he added. Answering a question, he criticized the Punjab government for failing to fulfill the promises made to the people. The government has shown people mere illusions. Just as they misled the people of Delhi, who have now understood their reality, the people of Punjab are also realizing the same, he stated. Meanwhile, Haryana's Minister of State for Sports, Gaurav Gautam, stated that due to the state's excel-lent sports policy and consistent medal wins at national and international events, Haryana has emerged as a leader in Indian sports. Despite representing only 2% of the country's population, Haryana's ath-letes contribute to 60% of India's medal wins at international competitions. Continuing this legacy, the Sports Mahakumbh 2025 will begin in two phases starting August 2, with 15,410 athletes participating in 26 different sports.
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Business Standard
30-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Punjab announces public holiday on July 31 on Udham Singh's martyrdom
31 July Holiday: On July 31, the Punjab government has announced a public holiday to observe Shaheed Udham Singh's martyrdom anniversary. Aman Arora, the cabinet minister and state president of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), announced that the vacation, which was previously restricted, has been proclaimed a gazetted holiday in remembrance of Shaheed Udham Singh. Govt Office, Bank and Schools Closed on 31 July 2025 All government offices, boards, corporations, and educational institutions throughout the state will be closed on this day, according to a statement released by the state administration. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has written to the Centre to name the Patiala-Bhawanigarh section of the national highway after Shaheed Udham Singh, according to Arora, who was joined by AAP's Jalalabad MLA Jagdeep Kamboj Goldy. Arora on Shaheed Udham Singh The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) state chairman and Punjab cabinet minister Aman Arora said at a news briefing that this step honours the martyr's legacy and satisfies a long-standing wish of the Kamboj community. He emphasised that Udham Singh's sacrifice continues to inspire Punjabis and the nation as a whole. According to Arora, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann wrote to the central government to ask that the Patiala-Bhawanigarh portion of the national highway be named in honour of Udham Singh for his sacrifices. According to reports, the Bhawanigarh-Sunam-Bhikhi-Kot-Shamir route has already been renamed after the independence fighter. On July 31, the Punjab government will host a state-level ceremony in Sunam, Sangrur district, where Udham Singh was born, according to Arora. At Sunam, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal will co-preside over a state-level memorial service. In Punjab and neighbouring Haryana, the Martyrdom Day of Udham Singh is typically commemorated with regional programs, public gatherings, and flower tributes. It is anticipated that this year's upgrade to a gazetted holiday will boost participation and formalise remembrance. Who is Shaheed Udham Singh? Shaheed Udham Singh (now Sunam Udham Singh Wala) was born in Sunam on December 26, 1899, and in retaliation for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on April 13, 1919, he killed Michael O'Dwyer in London in March 1940. After being hanged at Pentonville Prison on July 31, 1940, he rose to fame in the Indian independence struggle. In 1940, Sardar Udham Singh killed Michael O'Dwyer in London as payback for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre that had taken place in 1919. Singh's rebellious actions have now come to symbolise resistance to colonialism.
