Remembering martyrs: Kejriwal urges nation to celebrate Shaheedi Divas as Desh Divas

By Newsgram Staff Writer

Remembering Indian freedom struggle's hero Bhagat Singh on his death anniversary, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged nation to celebrate "Shaheedi Divas" as "Desh Divas" (National Day).

In his Facebook video message he appealed to the countrymen to celebrate this March 23 as Desh Divas.

"Let us together think about the wellness of the nation and do at least one good deed for the nation today which can provide peace to the departed souls," added Kejriwal.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also pay homage to bravehearts Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev at Hussainiwala in Punjab today. He will also address a 'Shridhanjali Samaroh' at Hussainiwala in Ferozepur district during his visit.

About Bhagat Singh:

Born in September 1907, Bhagat Singh, one of the most influential revolutionaries of the Indian independence movement, was hanged on March 23, 1931 along with Rajguru and Sukhdev in the Lahore prison.

Their final rites were performed at Hussainiwala in Ferozepur district.