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If Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh had been India\u2019s first Prime Minister, country\u2019s situation would’ve been entirely different: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann<\/span><\/p>\n

Hussainiwala (23 March 2026):<\/span> At Hussainiwala in Ferozepur, on the Shaheedi Diwas (martyrdom day) of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann paid tributes at the historic National Martyrs Memorial, facilitated the families of the martyrs, and laid the foundation stone of the \u20b924.99 crore Hussainiwala Heritage Complex, reaffirming his government\u2019s commitment to honouring the martyrs and building a Rangla Punjab rooted in their vision.<\/p>\n

Invoking the legacy of the nation\u2019s greatest revolutionaries, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated that the occasion is not merely to remember their sacrifice but to carry forward their fearless ideals and unwavering stand against injustice. He renewed his resolve to serve Punjab and the nation in line with their vision, while also questioning the continued denial of the Bharat Ratna (highest honours) to these freedom fighters and asserting that India\u2019s trajectory would have been profoundly different had such courageous, youth-driven leadership shaped its early years.<\/p>\n

Addressing the gathering, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, \u201cSelfish leaders in this country have built stadiums in their own names even while alive, but have done little to honour true martyrs like Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Shaheed Rajguru, and Shaheed Sukhdev.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Chief Minister stated, \u201cThese iconic revolutionaries sacrificed their lives at a young age, but after independence, others occupied the corridors of power and took credit for the freedom they did not fight for.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cShaheed Rajguru, Shaheed Sukhdev, and Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh have been reduced to being remembered with flowers, while others claimed the legacy of independence,\u201d said CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, further noting, \u201cThey were hanged early to silence them because people had begun to rally behind their fearless ideas.\u201d<\/p>\n

Reflecting on the cost of independence, the Chief Minister said, \u201cNo one could have imagined how costly our independence would be, with around a million people losing their lives during Partition and millions forced to migrate.\u201d He added, \u201cOur elders made immense sacrifices, but those ruling today fail to understand that pain as they inherited a ready-made nation built on those sacrifices.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSome thankless leaders now claim that India got true independence only in 2014, which is a grave insult to our martyrs,\u201d he said, adding, \u201cIt is shocking that some even describe Shaheed Bhagat Singh merely as a \u2018social worker\u2019 and not a martyr. Who are these people to give such certificates?\u201d<\/p>\n

Calling upon people to draw inspiration from the martyrs, he said, \u201cToday is a day to remember these legendary heroes, to read and listen to their stories which continue to inspire generations of youth.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Chief Minister reiterated that political priorities have long been misplaced, stating, \u201cLeaders have built statues of themselves and named stadiums after themselves while alive, but have failed to honour martyrs like Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Shaheed Rajguru, and Shaheed Sukhdev.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cIt is unfortunate that we had to struggle to get Mohali airport named after Shaheed Bhagat Singh, as the Centre ignored repeated requests, but our persistent efforts ensured that it was eventually named in his honour.\u201d<\/p>\n

Highlighting further steps, he said, \u201cHalwara airport is being named after Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha, whom Shaheed Bhagat Singh regarded as his mentor.\u201d<\/p>\n

He asserted, \u201cIf Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh had become the Prime Minister after the first elections of 1952, the entire map of the country would have been different. Today, a 35-year-old youth has become Prime Minister in Nepal. If leadership had been handed to youth here as well, India would have been number one in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Chief Minister noted that remembrance must go beyond symbolic gestures, stating, \u201cPeople remember Shaheed Bhagat Singh only on his birth or martyrdom anniversary, but he belongs to all of us, not just one family.\u201d He added, \u201cIf we follow his ideals, no one can stop Punjab from becoming prosperous again.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOur history is full of sacrifices, and our great Gurus have always taught us to stand against tyranny, injustice, and oppression,\u201d he said, while cautioning, \u201cIt is unfortunate that we are forgetting these sacrifices. We memorise facts for exams but fail to understand their ideology.\u201d<\/p>\n

Recalling the life of the martyr, he said, \u201cShaheed Bhagat Singh even left home on the day of his engagement, choosing the path of revolution over personal life.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cIt pains me when people merely put his picture on vehicles and say he will return.\u201d<\/p>\n

Calling for action, the Chief Minister said, \u201cInstead of waiting for him to return, we must follow his path and serve the nation.\u201d<\/p>\n

He emphasised, \u201cToday, bombs and weapons are not needed. The power of the ballot is supreme, and by choosing the right leaders, people can bring real change.\u201d<\/p>\n

Urging people to take a pledge, he said, \u201cLet us resolve to follow the path of the martyrs and build our Punjab with our own hands. This sacred land of Hussainiwala, where the mortal remains of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Shaheed Rajguru, and Shaheed Sukhdev were cremated by the Britishers, continues to inspire generations for selfless service.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Chief Minister said, \u201cI am blessed to visit this sacred land and pay tributes to the martyr who laid down his life at the age of 23 for the freedom of the nation. Our government will leave no stone unturned to realise the dream of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, to whom the nation will always remain indebted.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHis martyrdom inspired countless youth to join the freedom struggle and will continue to inspire millions to serve the nation selflessly,\u201d he said, calling upon youth to follow his path to build a progressive and prosperous India.<\/p>\n

Earlier, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stone of the Hussainiwala Heritage Complex, stating, \u201cThis \u20b924.99 crore project is a humble effort to honour our great martyrs and preserve their legacy for future generations.\u201d He added, \u201cThe project aims to develop the heritage area at Hussainiwala and will also boost tourism in Punjab.\u201d<\/p>\n

Detailing the project, he said, \u201cThe complex will feature a grand heritage entrance gate, a corridor dedicated to the lives of martyrs, wall paintings, beautification and landscaping of parks and memorial areas.\u201d He added, \u201cIt will also include thematic representations of historical events, a 3D mapping show on the old bridge, a musical fountain, play areas for children, comfortable spaces for senior citizens, an on-grid solar power plant, and an RO plant for clean drinking water.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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