PM pays tributes to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru, terming their martyrdom as symbol of "patriotism that inspires generations".

"I bow to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev on their martyrdom day and salute their indomitable valour and patriotism that inspires generations. In the prime of their youth, these 3 brave men sacrificed their lives so that generations after them can breathe the air of freedom," Modi tweeted.

In another tweet, the prime minister extended "Happy Holi to all".

Remembering Ram Manohar Lohia on his birth anniversary, the prime minister in a tweet said Lohia was a scholar and original thinker, who inspired "people across party lines".

He also greeted Shankaracharya Jayendra Saraswati of Kanchi Mutt on the special occasion of his Sahastra Chandra Darshan and conveyed his best wishes.

"My warmest greetings to Pujya Shankaracharya Jayendra Saraswati ji of Kanchi Mutt on the special occasion of his Sahasra Chandra Darshan."

--Indo-News Service

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