Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday led the nation in paying tributes to legendary freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary, remembering him as an “immortal son of the motherland” whose life of sacrifice continues to inspire generations of Indians.
“To the immortal son of the motherland, Punjab Kesari Lala Lajpat Rai, heartfelt and respectful tributes on his birth anniversary. He offered everything he had to liberate Mother Bharati from the chains of slavery. His life of sacrifice will continue to remain a source of inspiration for every generation of the country,” said PM Modi on X.
Several Union ministers and leaders also paid homage to the freedom fighter. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Lala Lajpat Rai’s sacrifice unified the freedom movement and inspired generations of revolutionaries, including Bhagat Singh.
“Lala Lajpat Rai Ji sacrificed his life for India’s independence. His sacrifice wove the fragmented freedom movement into a single thread of unity, transforming it into a blazing inferno. He became the inspiration for armed revolution for countless revolutionaries like Bhagat Singh. To him, millions upon millions of salutations,” said HM Shah.
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, BJP President J.P. Nadda and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also remembered him for his courage, nationalism and commitment to Swadeshi ideals.
Popularly known as Punjab Kesari, Lala Lajpat Rai was born on 28 January 1865 in Dhudike, Punjab.
(With agency inputs)
