As a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) will organize Shaheed Diwas in all 623 District NYKS across the country on 23rd March 2022 by involving a large number of Youth Volunteers and members of NYKs affiliated Youth Clubs.
What is Shaheed Diwas?
India celebrates Shaheed Diwas or Martyr’s Day on 23 March every year to commemorate the supreme sacrifice made by Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru for India’s independence from British rule.
It may be recalled that on 23rd March 1931, Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev were hanged to death in Lahore Central Jail by the British government for revolutionary terrorist activities.
In fond remembrance of the sacrifices made by the brave young revolutionaries and great sons of our Country, India observes Shaheed Diwas every year on 23rd March.
Recently, on 22 March 2022, the newly elected AAP government in Punjab declared 23 March as Public Holiday.
To mark the Shaheed Diwas this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Biplobi Bharat Gallery at Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata via video conferencing.
It may be noted that India also observes Martyr’s Day on 30 January every year at the national level to mark the assassination of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in 1947, by Hindu-Brahmin fundamentalist Nathuram Godse.
Theme of Shaheed Diwas 2022
Coinciding with the occasion, this year as part of Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Shaheed Diwas is being organized by NYKS by focussing on the theme ‘Tribute to Revolutionaries’.
Considering the theme, during Shaheed Diwas 2022, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan will celebrate the contributions made by the revolutionary freedom fighters in all 623 district NYKs across the country.
The programs aim at instilling a sense of gratitude, pride, honor, and duty among the young generation by celebrating the life, work, and philosophy of these freedom fighters.
Their stories will inspire the youth to create a spirit of Patriotism and Nationalism and motivate them further in engaging in National Building activities.
How NKSS will mark Saheed Diwas?
Honoring the memory of the revolutionary martyrs of India’s freedom struggle, the key activities by the district NYKs include Garlanding of portraits, Lighting the lamp, Seminars /Lectures on the life of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru & Sukhdev, Pledge Taking, Sports meet, Skits, Spot Quiz, Distribution of goodies, Plog Run, Knowledge Competitions, etc.
Besides, homage will be paid to the martyrs on one hand and will inculcate the spirit of Nationalism and Patriotism amongst the Youth. Educational Institutions, other youth organizations like NSS, NCC, and Bharat Scouts and Guide.
The NYKS is also involving Freedom Fighters, Academicians, Artists, Iconic Personalities, State/District Administration in various programs.
The Youth Volunteers associated with NYKS will participate in special Programmes being organized at 14 locations in 8 States and 02 UTs by the Ministry of Culture associated with the History of India’s Freedom Struggle.
