The day commemorates the sacrifice of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev, who were executed by the British in 1931. Each year, people nationwide honour their bravery and contributions to India\u2019s independence movement. In 2026, leaders such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid homage to the martyrs, ensuring their legacy endures.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Gambhir took to X to honour the revolutionary icon, highlighting his unwavering resolve. \u201cEven death couldn\u2019t force him to compromise! That\u2019s Sardar Bhagat Singh! #Icon,\u201d he wrote, underlining the enduring legacy of one of India\u2019s most revered freedom fighters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Dhawan also shared a message of remembrance, paying tribute Bhagat Singh and his fellow revolutionaries Sukhdev and Rajguru.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Shaheed Diwas par Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar aur Shivaram Rajguru ko naman. Unki himmat aur balidaan hamesha humein inspire karta rahega (On Martyrs\u2019 Day, tribute to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru. Their courage and sacrifice will always continue to inspire us,\" Dhawan wrote, echoing sentiments of gratitude and respect observed across the country.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Shaheed Diwas is marked annually to honour the bravery and ultimate sacrifice of India\u2019s freedom fighters, with Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru remembered as enduring symbols of resistance and patriotism.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Shaheed Diwas par Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar aur Shivaram Rajguru ko naman. Unki himmat aur balidaan hamesha humein inspire karta rahega (On Martyrs\u2019 Day, tribute to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru. Their courage and sacrifice will always continue to inspire us,\" Dhawan wrote, echoing sentiments of gratitude and respect observed across the country.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Later, they threw bombs in the Central Assembly to demand independence. The three were arrested and sentenced to death. Inspired by socialist ideas, they believed their ultimate sacrifice would ignite a massive revolutionary movement against colonial rule.<\/p>\r\n\r\n