Prime Minister Modi wrote in an article on X: “We pay tribute to the martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh. Their tenacious spirit will always be remembered for generations to come. This is indeed a dark chapter in the history of our country. Their sacrifice became a major turning point in India’s struggle for freedom.”
Several other leaders remember the victims and the effects of the cruel massacres that took place April 13, 1919during British colonial rule.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrote: “The Jallianwala Bagh Holocaust is a dark chapter that shakes the entire country in India’s freedom struggle. The brutal act of British rule has caused anger among the compatriots, which has reached the pinnacle of inhumanity, turning the freedom movement into a struggle for the masses.”
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also paid tribute to him, noting: “Hales to the innocent martyrs of the Jalianwara Bagh massacre. India will remain in debt to them forever. The colonial barbarity of that day in 1919 attracted a new national consciousness, more fierce, fearless, fearless and free.”
He added: “May the sacrifices of brave men, women and children inspire us to protect our sovereignty, inclusion and freedom.”
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar also posted his tribute on X: “Salute to the martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. Their determination, courage and sacrifice for our freedom will never be forgotten.”
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, held on April 13, 1919, remains one of the darkest chapters in Indian colonial history. According to the Ministry of Culture, the Holocaust marked a turning point in India’s freedom struggle and was remembered as a symbol of courage and resistance.
The Holocaust took place in Amritsar, Punjab, and during the Baisakhi Festival, thousands gathered in Jallianwala Bagh. The gathering also aims to peacefully protest the Rowlatt Act and demand the release of Dr. Satyapal and Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew.
British officer General Reginald Dyer ordered his troops to open fire on the unarmed crowd without warning. According to the Ministry of Culture, “1,650 rounds were fired. The shooting stopped only after the ammunition was exhausted.” Although official British records brought the death to 291, Indian leaders like Madan Mohan Malviya estimated more than 500 deaths.
According to the Ministry of Culture, Brigadier General Dell did not regret his actions during the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
When asked about the consequences of the shooting, he showed an “unapologetically” in the testimony of the Hunter Commission.
As the ministry quoted, he was questioned: “After the fire, did you take any measures to participate in the injured person?” Dell replied: “No, of course not. That’s not my job. The hospital is open and they should go there.”
The Ministry of Culture also highlighted how General Dil’s actions during the Jallianwala Bagh massacre were promptly recognized and approved by the colonial authorities.
According to official records, then Punjab Deputy Governor Michael O’Dwyer sent a direct message to Dyer, saying: “You are doing the right thing. The government lieutenant approved it.”
The cruel act of this act led to Rabindranath Tagore giving up the Knights. Udham Singh then assassinated Punjab lieutenant Governor Dwyer, who supported the operation.
According to the Ministry of Culture, “Jallianwala Bagh is a symbol of struggle and sacrifice and continues to instill patriotism among the youth of (Indian).”
The Indian government established a memorial in Jallianwala Bagh in 1951 to commemorate the spirit of Indian revolutionaries and those who died in the brutal massacre.
According to the ministry’s memorial, the memorial is a symbol of struggle and sacrifice and continues to instill patriotism among young people.
In March 2019, the Yaad-e-Jallian Museum opened, showing the true records of the Holocaust. (ANI)
