| Raman Suri remembers Sukhdev, describes his sacrifice as supreme | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 15: Remembering freedom fighter Sukhdev Thapar on his birth anniversary today, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) J&K Executive Member Raman Suri said that Sukhdev's sacrifice for India's independence can never be forgotten and such days, be it birth anniversary or martyrdom day of our national heroes, will continue to remind us of their supreme sacrifice and also inspire each and every individual to love his country more than anything else. Having joined the Indian Independence Movement, Sukhdev was martyred along with Bhagat Singh and Rajguru.
Raman Suri said, Sukhdev's fight against the British government for the freedom of India, besides being historic, patriotic and exemplary in nature, played an important role in bringing India out of the era that was marred with oppression and suppression. Being the members of Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA), when heroes like Sukhdev, Shivaram Rajguru and Bhagat Singh were executed on March 23, 1931 at Lahore, it kindled a spirit of fight against Britishers which ultimately led to India's independence in 1947.
Born in Ludhiana, Punjab to Ramlal Thapar and Ralli Devi, Sukhdev continues to be an inspiration for many youngsters. Raman Suri, along with party workers, paid rich tributes to the freedom fighter and remembered him on his birth anniversary. Framed in Lahore Conspiracy Case, he is also remembered for his role in the assassination of Assistant Superintendent of Police J. P. Saunders. Despite the death sentence announced on him, Sukhdev didn't fear anything and laid down his life for the freedom of our nation.
Urging the government to install life-size statues of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev in Jammu, Raman Suri said that these icons deserve such a respect in the UT as well. He said that life-size statues of these martyrs will continue to inspire the youngsters for ages to come and this will be an apt tribute to the freedom fighters by the people of Jammu & Kashmir. One such statue, somewhere in Nagrota or at the entrance of Jammu, must be installed to make the younger generation abreast with our freedom struggle. |
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