Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 29: Youth Federation of Mishriwala, locals and Panchayat members today paid rich tributes to Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his 106th birth anniversary.
Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Sham Lal Sharma was the chief guest on the occasion.
Paying homage to Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Mr. Sham said that India was proud to produce a revolutionary who inspired lakhs of Indians to raise their voice against the foreign yoke and its exploitation.
“Born to a Sikh family which had earlier been involved in revolutionary activities against the British Raj, as a teenager Shaheed Bhagat Singh studied European revolutionary movements”, he added.
Recalling his bravery and supreme sacrifices, Sham exhorted upon the youth to follow his footsteps with a pledge to safeguard the honour of the nation. He asked them to contribute in the nation building as it would be a great service to the countrymen.
He said that youth are the future hope of the country and the most significant need of the hour is to groom them as true patriots and lover of humanity.
“There is a need to transform the education system with a view to cultivate the basic values of humanism, democracy, socialism and secularism among the individuals” he added.
Mr. Sham said that as the children grow up and take up their chosen careers they would do well to be cognizant of their duties as responsible citizens enjoying vast freedoms. He said such meets should be organized frequently as these help in promoting brotherhood and amity besides providing opportunity to youth become a good citizens as well as Desh Bhagats.
On the demand of locals, Sham announced that a park will be constructed in the name of Shaheed Bhagat Singh at Mishriwala. He also assured that the demand would be fulfilled if the local would provide land for the purpose.
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