Hussainiwala: To mark the martyrdom day of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday paid tributes to the revolutionaries at the historic National Martyrs’ Memorial, felicitated the families of the martyrs, and laid the foundation stone of the Rs 24.99 crore Hussainiwala Heritage Complex, reaffirming his govt’s commitment to honouring the martyrs and building a Rangla Punjab rooted in their vision.Invoking the legacy of the nation’s greatest revolutionaries, Mann said the occasion was not merely meant to remember their sacrifice, but to carry forward their 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 honour) to the freedom fighters and asserting that India’s trajectory would have been profoundly different had such courageous, youth-driven leadership shaped its early years. Addressing the gathering, CM Mann stated, “Selfish 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. These 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.” Calling upon people to draw inspiration from the martyrs, he said, “Today is a day to remember these legendary heroes, to read and listen to their stories, which continue to inspire generations of youth.” Earlier, the CM laid the foundation stone of the Hussainiwala Heritage Complex. “This Rs 24.99-crore project is a humble effort to honour our great martyrs and preserve their legacy for future generations,” he said. He added, “The project aims to develop the heritage area at Hussainiwala and will also boost tourism in Punjab.”
