Shaheed Diwas: nation pays tribute to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev
On 23 March 2026, Shaheed Diwas, the PM and Rajya Sabha paid tribute to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev, who were martyred on 23 March 1931; Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia's birth anniversary was also observed the same day.
Summary
Shaheed Diwas is observed on 23 March, the anniversary of the martyrdom of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev, who laid down their lives on that day in 1931. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute, saying that at a young age they chose the path of sacrifice undeterred by colonial rule. In the Rajya Sabha, Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan made a reference and members observed silence. The same day, the PM paid tribute to socialist leader Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia on his birth anniversary, recalling his role in mobilising people against colonial rule and his ideas on social justice, gender equality and participatory governance.
Key facts
- Day
- Shaheed Diwas – 23 March
- Martyrs
- Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev
- Martyred
- 23 March 1931
- Rajya Sabha
- Reference by Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan; silence observed
- Same day
- Birth anniversary of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Shaheed Diwas on 23 March marks the martyrdom of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev in which year?
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Correct answer: C — 1931
They laid down their lives on 23 March 1931, as recalled by the Rajya Sabha Chairman on 23 March 2026.
Whose birth anniversary, besides Shaheed Diwas, did the Prime Minister mark on 23 March 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia
The PM paid tribute to socialist leader Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia on his birth anniversary on 23 March.