Almost 100 years of Jallianwala Bagh massacre has been passed but the wounds are still fresh in the hearts of millions of Indians. 13th April is commemorated as the atrocities of British colonial rule for which Britain government yet to have apologised. However, British envoy to India has termed it as a ‘shameful act in British-Indian history’.
In this heinous crime, over hundreds of people were killed and thousands were wounded in 1650 round of fire in 10 minutes at Jallianwala Bagh.
India has marked the 100th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre today and Indians are paying tribute to the sacrifice of the thousands of martyrs.
British High Commissioner has paid his tribute and also wrote in the visitor’s book the memorial in Punjab’s Amritsar that ‘The events of Jallianwala Bagh 100 years ago today reflects a shameful act in British-Indian history. We deeply regret what happened and the suffering caused. I am pleased today that the UK and India have and remain committed to developing further a thriving 21st-century partnership.’
Also, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi has reached Amritsar last night and paid floral tribute to the martyrs.
Today is the centenary of the brutal Jallianwalla Bagh massacre, a day of infamy that stunned the entire world and changed the course of the Indian freedom struggle.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 13, 2019
The cost of our freedom must never be forgotten.
#JallianwalaBaghCentenary pic.twitter.com/f13691imZd
‘The cost of freedom must never ever be forgotten. We salute the people of India who gave everything they had for it,’ Rahul wrote in a visitor’s book.
Gandhi was also accompanied by Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, state minister Navjot Singh Sidhu and some other Congress leaders at the memorial.
Also, Prime Minister Modi took to Twitter and wrote, ‘Today, when we observe 100 years of the horrific Jallianwala Bagh massacre, India pays tributes to all those martyred on that fateful day. Their valour and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Their memory inspires us to work even harder to build an India they would be proud of.’
Today, when we observe 100 years of the horrific Jallianwala Bagh massacre, India pays tributes to all those martyred on that fateful day. Their valour and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Their memory inspires us to work even harder to build an India they would be proud of. pic.twitter.com/jBwZoSm41H
— Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 13, 2019
Netizens called the day as the black day in the history of paid the homage to the courage and valour of martyrs.
Check out netizens reactions:
Jallianwala Bagh became an inspirational pilgrimage for all patriots and by getting inspiration from this incident thousands of people got on the path of struggle and sacrifice for freedom.
— NAYAN MANI KUMAR (@satyanusaran) April 13, 2019
#JalianwalaBagh100
More than 20,000 people assembled,
— Sheezan (@sheezanmusic) April 13, 2019
90 soldiers,
10 minutes of firing,
1,650 rounds fired,
More than 1,000 casualties,
120 bodies recovered,
Salute to the martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh (100years)
Vice President to pay homage to martyrs at the Centenary of Jallianwala Bagh massacre https://t.co/HhHBKSkDpU pic.twitter.com/ioRC88Xd3L
— Beena Pillai (@BeenaPillai1971) April 13, 2019
One family snatched credit of these sacrifices !! Filled history book with Only Nehru and Gandhi !! Deleted sacrifices of Thousands of the real freedom fighters !! For votes visiting Jallianwala Bagh today !!
— Abhishek Sinha अभिषेक 🇮🇳 (@abhisinha948) April 13, 2019
Today, when we observe 100 years of the horrific Jallianwala Bagh massacre, India pays tributes to all those martyred on that fateful day. Their valour and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Their memory inspires us to work even harder to build an India they would be proud of.
— Engineer Ashwani maurya (@mauryaashwani29) April 13, 2019
1919 :: Jallianwala Bagh Massacre , On 13th April 1919 General Dyer Ordered Firing On Innocent Indians In Jallianwala Bagh #13April pic.twitter.com/5BHN6yp7x0
— सिर्फ़ मोदी और कोई नहीं (@webpatrakar) April 13, 2019
However, 100 years have been passed but no formal apology has been come from the side of Britian.
Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in Amritsar over Baisakhi on 13th April 1919 when troops of the British Indian Army, under the command of General Reginald Dyer, fired indiscriminately at a crowd holding a pro-independence demonstration, leaving hundreds of people dead.
-With PTI inputs
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