Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his tributes to the freedom fighter Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary today. In a social media post, Mr Modi said his sacrifice and unwavering dedication to the cause of India’s freedom continue to inspire generations. Calling him a beacon of courage, PM said he will forever be a symbol of India's relentless fight for justice and liberty.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Bhagat Singh ji's patriotism and his thoughts will continue to ignite the flame of national service for ages. In social media post, he said the wave of independence became more powerful with the supreme sacrifice of Bhagat Singh ji. He added that on one hand, Bhagat Singh ji worked to bring the foreign rule to its knees with his patriotism, while on the other hand, with his ideas, he worked to unite the divided India in the struggle for freedom.