Martyr's Day Shaheed Diwas India - Jan 30th

[Deepak Kiran]

January 30 is observed as the Martyrs' Day every year across the country to mark the death anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi or Bapu.

Martyrs' Day or 'Shaheed Diwas' also aims at paying respect to the freedom fighters who gave up their lives in the fight for India's independence.

This year, the Central government has directed all state governments and union ministries to observe two minutes silence on January 30 in the memory of martyred freedom fighters.

Why is Martyrs' Day observed on January 30?​

Mahatma Gandhi, regarded as Father of the Nation, was the torch-bearer of India's struggle for freedom and was revered by everyone for his non-violent approach against the British Raj.

Despite his peaceful methods, Bapu was shot at Birla House compound in New Delhi at the age of 78. He was assassinated by Nathuram Godse, who opposed Gandhi's views on the partition of India.

Gandhi died at the spot on January 30, 1948, some five months after Indian gained independence from the British. Ever since then, India observes that day as Shaheed Diwas to mourn the loss of its greatest freedom fighter.

How is Martyrs' Day observed?​

Shaheed Diwas witnesses the President, Vice President, Prime Minister and Defence Minister gather at Mahatma Gandhi's Samadhi at Rajghat in New Delhi.

The top-most leaders of the country lay wreaths in remembrance of the Mahatma. They are joined by three service chiefs as well.

This year, We The People Of India, a citizen’s initiative has called for the formation of a human chain on January 30 to remember Mahatma Gandhi’s martyrdom. The organisers have said they will form a human chain, observe day-long fasts and light candles to observe the occasion.

 

[Deepak Kiran]

In India, mainly on 2 dates, Martyr's Day or Shaheed Diwas is observed and out of 15 nations, India is the one that celebrates Martyr's Day every year. On this day we pay homage to the freedom fighters who have sacrificed their lives for their Motherland.

30 January is celebrated as Shaheed Diwas or Martyr’s Day in the memory of Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi was born on 2nd October, 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat, India, and his full name was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. He was married at the age of 13 and went to England for his studies.

Gandhiji returned to India from South Africa in January 1915, at the request of Gopal Krishna Gokhale.

He was a prominent political and spiritual leader of the Indian Independence movement. He also received international fame for his non-violent protest theory to achieve political and social progress. Mahatma Gandhi is not only a name but a symbol of peace and non-violence in the whole world.

No doubt, he became popular as the Father of the Nation by his followers and is also known as Bapu ji.

Thousands of people, leaders had supported his works, thoughts and walked in his footsteps. Mahatma Gandhi's role in the Kheda, Champaran led the British to accept the demands. He started the Non-Cooperation movement in 1920 and the famous Dandi March in 1930. Several agitations are also led by Gandhiji with significant efforts. Therefore, India received independence in 1947.


23rd March is celebrated as Martyr's Day to remember the sacrifice of three extraordinary freedom fighters of India. On 23rd March three heroes of our Nation were hanged to death namely Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar by the British. No doubt, they also sacrificed their lives for the welfare of our nation whether they have chosen a different path from Mahatma Gandhi. They are the source of inspiration for the youth of India. At such a young age, they came forward and for the independence they fought with bravery. So, to pay homage to these three revolutionaries Martyr's Day is also celebrated on 23rd March.



Martyr's Day or Shaheed Diwas in India is observed on several dates. 23rd March is remembered as the day when three brave freedom fighters namely Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar were hanged by the British. Therefore, 23 March is observed as Martyr's Day or Shaheed Diwas to pay tribute to these three freedom fighters.

On 30 January Martyr's Day or Shaheed Diwas is celebrated in the memory of Mahatma Gandhi and on 23rd March also Martyr's Day is celebrated to pay tribute to three extraordinary revolutionaries of India who were hanged to death by the British namely Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar. And on 30 January 1948 Mahatma Gandhi, the father of Nation was assassinated at Gandhi Smriti in the Birla House.

 

[Deepak Kiran]

Martyr’s Day is celebrated on 30th January to mark the death anniversary of “Father of the Nation” Mahatma Gandhi. The contribution of Mahatma Gandhi for the freedom of this contribution needs no explanation. Mahatma Gandhi played a prominent role in the freedom struggle through non-violent and peaceful methods. On 30 January, 1948 Mahatma Gandhi was murdered by Nathuram Godse in the Birla House during his evening prayers. Nathuram Vinayak Godse was an advocate of Hindu nationalism and a member of the political party Hindu Mahasabha. He was sentenced to death on 8th November 1949.

Government of India announced January 30 as Shaheed Diwas or Martyrs’ Day. The President, the Vice-President, the Prime Minister, and the Defense Minister of our country get together at the Rajghat to the Samadhi of the Mahatma Gandhi and put down flowers garland at the statue of Father of the Nation’ to pay homage to his contribution for our country