NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid heartfelt tributes to the martyrs of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, marking the anniversary of the historic sacrifice. He stated that the bravery displayed by the martyrs remains a powerful reminder of India’s indomitable spirit and continues to inspire generations to uphold liberty and justice.
Call for National Resilience
In a message shared on X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister also invoked a Sanskrit Subhashitam: “इन्द्रं वर्धन्तो अप्तुरः कृण्वन्तो विश्वमार्यम्। अपघ्नन्तो अराव्णः॥”
He used the verse to emphasize:
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Nurturing Benevolence: The need for industrious citizens to build a prosperous, aware, and self-reliant nation.
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Resisting Division: A firm call to resist destructive forces that sow discontent, injustice, and division within society.
The Prime Minister’s tribute, shared in English, Punjabi, and Hindi, underscores the enduring legacy of the struggle against colonial brutality and the ongoing commitment to national dignity.
