Udham Singh’s Sacrifice Remembered as PM Modi Highlights Heroic Life

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the martyrdom day of Udham Singh, describing his life as a beacon of fearless patriotism. In a post on X, Modi wrote that Singh’s story will forever motivate each generation to protect the motherland’s honour. He attached a Sanskrit aphorism that likens an indomitable hero to a sun that never truly descends, implying that true valor rises anew after every darkness. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla joined the tribute, affirming the nation’s resolve to craft a powerful, equitable, and self‑reliant India, echoing Singh’s ideals. Born on 26 December 1899 in Punjab, Udham Singh was a key figure in the Ghadar Party and the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association. He sought retribution for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre by assassinating British Lieutenant Governor Michael O'Dwyer on 13 March 1940. Upon capture, Singh claimed his act as justice for the innocent victims. He was hanged on 31 July 1940 in Pentonville Prison, London, at the age of 40. His remains were brought back to India in 1974, and the nation now observes his 87th martyrdom day with deep reverence.