Lahore, Mar 24: The 95th death anniversary of Indian revolutionaries Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev was solemnly observed at Shadman Chowk—the exact spot where British authorities hanged them on March 23, 1931.
The Bhagat Singh Memorial Foundation organized the event, where participants paid tributes, lit candles, and reaffirmed the trio’s legacy as symbols of resistance against oppression.
Foundation head Imtiaz Rasheed Qureshi hailed them as enduring icons of defiance against tyranny and injustice.
Senior jurist Raja Zulqarnain emphasized their borderless fight for humanity, quoting Bhagat Singh: “Mosques, temples, churches, and gurdwaras are centers of peace—without tolerance, justice, and harmony, no society progresses.”
Vice-chairman Malik Ihteshamul Hassan called Bhagat Singh a shared subcontinental hero, alive in the hearts of Pakistanis and Indians alike.
Resolutions passed demanded Pakistan award him the Nishan-e-Pakistan, India bestow the Bharat Ratna, rename Shadman Chowk after him, issue commemorative stamps and coins, and include his story in school curricula.
The event ended with a pledge to combat oppression and promote peace, honoring Bhagat Singh’s journey from a life sentence to execution in a conspiracy case.
