Remembering the martyrs

March 23, 2016 11:29

Today is Shaheed Diwas. On this day in 1931, freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru were hanged by the British for sedition. To honour their sacrifices, the day is observed in the country as Shaheed Diwas.

It's also the day when all political parties stake claim to the three heroes.
Pic: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis offers his respects before the portraits of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru.

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