PM Modi, Amit Shah Pay Tribute To Shaheed Udham Singh On Martyrdom Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to revolutionary freedom fighter Shaheed Udham Singh on his martyrdom day, saying his extraordinary courage and unwavering patriotism would continue to inspire generations to uphold the honour and self-respect of the nation.

In a message shared on social media platform X, PM Modi remembered Udham Singh’s immense contribution to India’s freedom struggle and said his life, marked by bravery, sacrifice and devotion to the motherland, would remain a lasting source of inspiration for every Indian.

The Prime Minister said the martyr’s legacy would continue to motivate the country’s youth to protect the nation’s dignity and uphold its values.

महान क्रांतिकारी शहीद उधम सिंह को उनके बलिदान दिवस पर सादर नमन। हिम्मत और हौसले से भरी उनकी जीवनगाथा देश की हर पीढ़ी को मातृभूमि के स्वाभिमान की रक्षा के लिए प्रेरित करती रहेगी।

न जातु शौर्यं पुरुषस्य भानुरस्तं गतो भवति कदापि शश्वत्।

यथा पुनस्तपति दिवाकरोऽयं तथा पुनर्विक्रमते… pic.twitter.com/qajBaSGjv8

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 31, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also paid homage to the freedom fighter, describing him as a symbol of unparalleled courage and valour. He said Udham Singh struck a decisive blow against British rule by avenging the victims of the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre through the assassination of Michael O’Dwyer in London.

Shah also highlighted Udham Singh’s role in the Ghadar Party, saying he inspired the spirit of India’s freedom movement among overseas Indians. He said the revolutionary embraced the gallows with extraordinary courage, determination and patriotism, leaving behind a timeless legacy of sacrifice.

अमर शहीद उधम सिंह जी के बलिदान दिवस पर उनके चरणों में नमन करता हूँ।

अद्वितीय साहस व पराक्रम के प्रतीक उधम सिंह जी ने जलियाँवाला बाग नरसंहार में शहीद हुए देशवासियों का लंदन में प्रतिशोध लेकर अंग्रेजी हुकूमत को दहशत में लाने का काम किया। साथ ही, गदर पार्टी के माध्यम से उन्होंने… pic.twitter.com/GZLOyU0Q1V

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 31, 2026

Born in Punjab on 26 December 1899, Shaheed Udham Singh avenged the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre by assassinating Michael O’Dwyer in London. He was executed at Pentonville Prison on 31 July 1940 and remains one of India’s most revered freedom fighters.

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