Martyrs' Day

Martyrs' Day 2024: History, Significance Of Shaheed Diwas And 10 Quotes Of Mahatma Gandhi

On January 30, 1948, Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse. His death anniversary is observed as Martyrs' Day or Shaheed Diwas.  The day is also dedicated to paying tribute to the brave soldiers of India who sacrificed their lives for their motherland. 

Jan 30, 2024, 11:13 AM IST

Martyrs' Day: Saluting the Sacrifice of our Soldiers with These Wishes, Quotes and Meaningful Messages Shaheed Diwas

Martyrs' Day Shaheed Diwas 2023: January 30 is observed as the Martyrs' Day or 'Shaheed Diwas' every year to mark the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Share these messages and quotes to honour and salute the valour of our brave soldiers.

Jan 30, 2023, 12:00 PM IST

'TMC's Martyrs' Day rally should not lead to...': Calcutta HC's STRICT instructions to Mamata Banerjee govt

TMC observes Martyrs' Day on July 21 every year to commemorate the killing of 13 people in police firing on a Youth Congress rally against the then Left Front government in 1993 when Mamata Banerjee was the YC state president.

Jul 21, 2022, 11:21 AM IST

Shaheed Diwas: PM Modi to inaugurate Biplobi Bharat Gallery at Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata today

March 23 is observed as Shaheed Diwas or Martyrs` Day to pay tribute to Indian revolutionaries Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev. 

Mar 23, 2022, 09:36 AM IST

Shaheed Diwas 2022: Nation pays homage to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev on Martyr's Day; holiday in Punjab today

March 23, which is also known as Shaheed Diwas or the Martyrs' Day, is observed every year on this day in remembrance of India's three young revolutionaries who were hanged to death in the Lahore Central Jail (now Pakistan) by the British Raj in 1931.

Mar 23, 2022, 07:59 AM IST

Communalism that led to Mahatma Gandhi’s death biggest threat to nation today: Kerala CM on Martyrs' Day

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan tweeted, "Mahatma Gandhi was murdered by the very forces that still slaughter people in the name of religion. They are the biggest threat to our country today."

Jan 30, 2022, 17:06 PM IST

Prez Kovind, PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat - See pics

Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on January 30, 1948, by Nathu Ram Godse. His death anniversary is observed as Martyrs' Day.

Jan 30, 2022, 14:39 PM IST

Centre using money collected from fuel taxes to spy on us: Mamata Banerjee on Pegasus scandal

Referring to the Pegasus row, Banerjee alleged that the BJP wants to turn India into a surveillance state instead of a democratic country. At the same time, she took a pot shot at the government over fuel prices.

Jul 21, 2021, 15:20 PM IST

Martyrs' Day: With eye on 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Mamata Banerjee-led TMC plans massive expansion

On completing 28 years of Martyrs’ Day, Mamata Banerjee is also expected to sound the poll bugle, setting the tone for the 2024 Lok Sabha mega clash with BJP. 

Jul 21, 2021, 11:40 AM IST

Shaheed Diwas: Nation remembers martyrdom of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru; PM Modi pays tributes

The Martyrs' Day marks the death anniversary of young freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru, as the three were hanged to death by Britishers on March 23 in 1931.

Mar 23, 2021, 11:27 AM IST

Mahatma Gandhi's 73rd death anniversary today: Famous and inspiring quotes of Father of the Nation

This day is marked as the Martyr’s Day to honour Bapu. Gandhiji will always be remembered for using non-violence to unite the Indians for freedom struggle. He was shot dead on this day in 1948 by Nathuram Godse. His death anniversary is observed as Martyrs' Day.

Jan 30, 2021, 13:02 PM IST

We'll fight against all odds and defeat BJP to win 2021 West Bengal assembly election, says CM Mamata Banerjee on Martyrs' Day

CM Banerjee said, "Today on the solemn occasion of July 21, Shahid Divas, we could not organise a huge rally due to COVID-19. But, next year we will hold the biggest rally on July 21 after winning elections fighting against all odds."

Jul 21, 2020, 16:29 PM IST

Nation observes Mahatma Gandhi's 72nd death anniversary and Martyrs' Day, leaders pay tribute

President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and CDS General Bipin Rawat paid tribute and laid wreaths decorated with multi-colour flowers to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat in the national capital.

Jan 30, 2020, 11:14 AM IST

China marks Martyrs' Day at Tiananmen Square

Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top leaders on Wednesday paid tributes to the martyrs who laid down their lives fighting for the country's independence.

Sep 30, 2015, 11:47 AM IST