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Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, Akali Dal leader and former Union minister, dies at 89

Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, Akali Dal leader and former Union minister, dies at 89

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Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa death news: The senior Akali Dal leader breathed his last at the Fortis Hospital in Mohali on Wednesday due to a prolonged lung illness. New Delhi: Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, a senior Akali Dal leader and former Union minister, died at the age of 89 in Punjab on Wednesday. His demise was announced on X by Congress leader Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, who called the late leader “a son of the soil”. “My profound and heartfelt condolences over the sad demise of Sardar Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa Sahab. We have lost a great son of the soil who served Punjab for over six decades,” Amarinder wrote in the post. “He served as the Union Minister besides contributing immensely and positively to the state and national politics. He was probably among the last great icons of the state who were witness to eventful history of Punjab,” he added. Dhindsa breathed his last at the Fortis Hospital in Mohali on Wednesday assed following a prolonged illness. He had been undergoing treatment for a lung condition and …

PM Modi pays tributes to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru on Shaheed Diwas: ‘Their fearless pursuit of freedom inspire us’

PM Modi pays tributes to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru on Shaheed Diwas: ‘Their fearless pursuit of freedom inspire us’

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Shaheed Diwas: This day commemorates the sacrifice of three brave freedom fighters – Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar – who were executed by the British colonial government in 1931. Shaheed Diwas: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru, who were executed by the British for their involvement in the Lahore conspiracy case. The three revolutionaries joined hands to oppose British rule, with Singh throwing a bomb in the Central Legislative Assembly in April 1929. The bomb was not intended to kill anyone but to highlight their protest. They were hanged on this day in 1931. All three of them were less than 25 years old at the time of their deaths. ‘Continues to inspire us all’ In an X post, PM Modi said, “Today, our nation remembers the supreme sacrifice of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev. Their fearless pursuit of freedom and justice continues to inspire us all.” Shaheed Diwas Shaheed Diwas, also known as Martyrs’ Day, is observed in India on March 23rd every …

Shaheed Diwas 2025: Honouring legacy of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev and their revolutionary thoughts

Shaheed Diwas 2025: Honouring legacy of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev and their revolutionary thoughts

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Every year on March 23, India observes Shaheed Diwas to honor the sacrifices of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru. This day remembers their courage and dedication to the nation’s freedom struggle. Shaheed Diwas, also known as Martyrs’ Day, is an important day of remembrance in India, dedicated to honouring the sacrifices of the country’s freedom fighters who gave their lives for independence. Every year, on March 23, the nation remembers the heroic martyrs, particularly Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev, who were executed by the British colonial government on this day in 1931. Their courage, sacrifice, and revolutionary ideas continue to inspire generations of Indians, making Shaheed Diwas a solemn occasion for national reflection. Historical significance of Shaheed Diwas The significance of Shaheed Diwas lies in the tragic but heroic story of three young freedom fighters—Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar — who were hanged by the British authorities in Lahore on March 23, 1931, for their involvement in the killing of J.P. Saunders, a British police officer. This act was a retaliation for the …

Sukhbir Badal, Sukhdev Dhindsa stand guard outside Golden Temple day after Akal Takht orders punishment | Chandigarh News

Sukhbir Badal, Sukhdev Dhindsa stand guard outside Golden Temple day after Akal Takht orders punishment | Chandigarh News

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A day after the Akal Takht, the highest temporal body of Sikhs, pronounced religious punishment for Sukhbir Singh Badal and other leaders for “mistakes” committed by the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) government in Punjab from 2007 to 2017, the party chief started his religious sentence by standing guard outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Tuesday. Former Rajya Sabha MP Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa was also made to stand guard. Badal and other Akali Dal leaders, including former Cabinet ministers, were ordered to clean toilets, serve in the community kitchen, perform Nitnem (daily Sikh prayers), and recite the Sukhmani Sahib. However, Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh allowed Badal to stand guard with a spear in hand as the SAD leader’s leg had a fracture. Dhindsa was also allowed to do the same instead of cleaning toilets. The two are to serve as gatekeepers for two days, wearing traditional servant attire and holding spears as a mark of humility. The Jathedar also revoked the title of Fakhr-e-Qaum (Pride of the Nation) awarded to former Punjab Chief …

Shaheed Diwas: Farmers pay tributes to freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev | Latest News India

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Ambala, Farmers, camping at the two border points of Punjab and Haryana, on Saturday paid tributes to revolutionary freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev at the Shambhu border on ‘Shaheed Diwas’. HT Image The day is observed each year to mark their death anniversary. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. The three freedom fighters were hanged by the British imperialists in 1931 in the ‘Lahore conspiracy’ case, and their story of sacrifice and valour is considered one of the most inspirational chapters of the Indian freedom movement. On this occasion, wrestler Bajrang Punia was also present. Punia said, “If we respect our martyrs then no one can stop us from winning the struggle. It is sad that our family members are sitting on the streets and they are being tortured.” He said several female wrestlers were also fighting for justice but the “government did not hear their grievances”. He was referring to the issue of Haryana wrestlers who had last year protested against the then Wrestling Federation of India …

Shaheed Diwas 2024: Wishes, Messages, and 10 Quotes by Bhagat Singh to Share on Martyrs’ Day

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Published By: Nibandh Vinod Last Updated: March 23, 2024, 06:10 IST On this day, people remember and pay tribute to our valiant warriors. (Image: Shutterstock) It was on March 23, 1931, when freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, along with his associates Shivaram Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar, were hanged. So, to remember our brave martyrs, people pay tribute to all the valiant warriors. Every year, Shaheed Diwas, or Martyrs’ Day, is observed in India on March 23 in remembrance of the three brave martyrs of the nation. It was on March 23, 1931, when freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, along with his associates Shivaram Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar, were hanged to death by the British. People on this day remember and pay tribute to all the valiant warriors who fought to protect our country and sacrificed their lives during the Indian freedom struggle. So, to make this occasion more memorable, here’s a list of some of the best inspirational quotes by Bhagat Singh. Also, read below to explore some messages and wishes in English that evoke patriotism and …

Injured Rajput Leader Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi’s Security Guard Ajit Singh Dies At Jaipur Hospital: Cops

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Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Jaipur on Decmber 5. Jaipur: Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena president Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi’s security guard, who was injured in the attack on the Rajput leader, died at a hospital here on Tuesday, police said. Ajit Singh had sustained bullet injuries when two men shot dead Gogamedi in the living room of his house in the Shyam Nagar area here on December 5. Singh was undergoing treatment at Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital here and succumbed to his injuries, said Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Yogesh Goyal. Three people, including the two shooters, have been arrested in connection with the attack. The shooters, Nitin Fauji and Rohit Rathore, had gone to Gogamedi’s house with Naveen Shekhawat. Fauji and Rathore opened fire at Gogamedi after talking to him for some time and also shot dead Shekhawat. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Source link

Woman Involved In Karni Sena Chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi Murder Arrested From Jaipur: Cops

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Karni Sena chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi was killed at his residence in Jaipur on December 5. Jaipur: A woman allegedly associated with a criminal network was arrested on Monday in connection with the murder of Karni Sena chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi, police said. The three men, including two shooters, arrested for their alleged involvement in the case were produced before a local court and remanded to police custody for seven days by the magistrate. Police apprehended the shooters — Nitin Fauji and Rohit Rathore — along with their accomplice Udham Singh from sector 22 in Chandigarh on Saturday night. Jaipur Police Commissioner Biju George Joseph said Pooja Saini and her husband Mahendra Meghwal provided weapons to Fauji who stayed in the couple’s rented flat in the Jagatpura area of Jaipur for nearly a week before carrying out the killing on December 5. Meghwal alias Sameer is a history-sheeter of Kota and is on run, police said. Additional Commissioner of Police Kailash Chandra Bishnoi said Fauji came to Jaipur in a taxi on November 28 and …