Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Shaheedi Diwas paid homage to Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev at the historic National Martyrs Memorial in Hussainiwala, Ferozepur. The Chief Minister reaffirmed his government’s commitment to honouring the martyrs and building a Rangla Punjab inspired by their vision.
Highlighting the enduring legacy of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “This day is not merely to remember their sacrifice but to carry forward their fearless ideals and stand against injustice. Our government is dedicated to ensuring that the youth of Punjab learn from their courage and selflessness.”
Addressing the gathering, the CM criticized political leaders for failing to properly honour the martyrs. “Selfish leaders built stadiums in their own names while alive but did little for true martyrs like Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, Shaheed Rajguru, and Shaheed Sukhdev,” he remarked. He emphasized that these revolutionaries were silenced early because their ideas had begun to inspire the masses.
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CM Mann recalled the government’s successful efforts to name Mohali Airport after Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh and announced that Halwara Airport will be named after his mentor, Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha. He further stated, “Had Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh been India’s first Prime Minister, the nation’s trajectory would have been entirely different, and India could have emerged as a global leader much earlier.”
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Paying tribute to the martyrs’ selfless sacrifice, the CM urged citizens to follow their ideals. “The power of the ballot is the modern weapon. By electing the right leaders, we can serve the nation and build Punjab into a progressive state, fulfilling the dreams of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh,” he said.
In line with these commitments, CM Mann laid the foundation stone of the ₹24.99 crore Hussainiwala Heritage Complex, a memorial and cultural site dedicated to Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev. The project will feature a grand heritage entrance gate, thematic corridors, wall paintings, landscaped parks, 3D mapping shows, musical fountains, play areas, and sustainable amenities like an on-grid solar plant and RO plant for clean drinking water. The heritage complex will also enhance tourism in the region.
Concluding his address, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann appealed to the youth, saying, “The life of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh teaches courage, selflessness, and patriotism. Let us draw inspiration from his ideals and work to build a stronger, prosperous, and harmonious Punjab.”