Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other leaders in the state on Saturday paid tributes to freedom fighter Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary, hailing his sacrifice and dedication for India’s freedom.
In a post on X in Hindi, Adityanath said, "Humble tribute to the great freedom fighter and brave revolutionary Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary! His sacrifice and dedication for the freedom of Mother India will always remain immortal. His incomparable sacrifice to preserve the unity and integrity of India will continue to inspire us for centuries." Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya also took to X to pay tributes to Bhagat Singh.
"With infinite respect, I salute Bhagat Singh ji on his birth anniversary! His courage, his passion, his martyrdom -- always remind us of our responsibility towards our country," his post read.
Maurya also shared a quote of the freedom fighter on X: “Even after my death, the love for my country will not leave my heart; even my soil will smell of my country -- Shaheed Bhagat Singh.”
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak described the martyr as “the brave son of Mother India” and hailed him for his sacrifice and “igniting the flame of revolution among the youth”.
Born in 1907, Bhagat Singh was hanged by the British at an age of 23 for his involvement in revolutionary activities and is an iconic symbol of India's resistance to colonial rule.