President Murmu, PM Modi pay tribute to Jallianwala Bagh massacre victims on 106th anniversary

NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday paid tribute to the victims of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, describing them as immortal freedom fighters whose sacrifice awakened a new consciousness and strengthened the resolve for India’s independence.

She also expressed gratitude for their enduring contribution to the nation, saying their patriotism continues to inspire generations.

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, which took place on April 13, 1919, remains one of the darkest chapters in India’s colonial history. According to the Ministry of Culture, the massacre marked a turning point in India’s freedom struggle and is remembered as a symbol of courage and resistance.

In a post on X, President Murmu wrote, “I pay my humble tribute to all the immortal freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives in Jallianwala Bagh. This incident instilled a new consciousness and firm resolve for freedom among the countrymen. The nation will always remain grateful to them. I am confident that their spirit of patriotism will continue to inspire everyone to move forward on the path of national service with dedication and loyalty”.

जलियांवाला बाग में अपने प्राणों की आहुति देने वाले सभी अमर स्वतंत्रता सेनानियों को मैं विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित करती हूँ। इस घटना ने देशवासियों में स्वतंत्रता के प्रति नई चेतना और दृढ़ संकल्प का संचार किया था। राष्ट्र उनके प्रति सदैव कृतज्ञ रहेगा। मुझे विश्वास है कि उनकी…

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) April 13, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid heartfelt homage to the victims of Jallianwala Bagh, saying their sacrifice stands as a powerful reminder of the indomitable spirit of India’s people and continues to inspire generations to uphold the values of liberty, justice and dignity.

“On this day, we pay our heartfelt homage to the brave martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh. Their sacrifice stands as a powerful reminder of the indomitable spirit of our people. The courage and determination they displayed continue to inspire generations to uphold the values of liberty, justice and dignity”, PM Modi said in a post on X.

On this day, we pay our heartfelt homage to the brave martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh. Their sacrifice stands as a powerful reminder of the indomitable spirit of our people. The courage and determination they displayed continue to inspire generations to uphold the values of liberty,…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 13, 2026

Further, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid tribute, saying their sacrifice shook the conscience of the nation and united India in its freedom struggle. He also recalled how the brutal firing on unarmed civilians strengthened the resolve to end colonial rule and ignited a deeper sense of national pride and liberty.

“On this day, 13 April 1919, I offer millions of salutations to the immortal martyrs who laid down their lives in Jallianwala Bagh for the freedom of the country. The brutal bullets fired by the colonial regime on unarmed, innocent civilians was an event that shook the soul of India, uniting the entire nation and inspiring a decisive struggle for independence”, the Lok Sabha Speaker wrote in a post on X.

13 अप्रैल, 1919 के दिन जलियांवाला बाग में देश की आज़ादी के लिए अपने प्राणों की आहुति देने वाले अमर शहीदों को कोटि-कोटि नमन।

निहत्थे, निर्दोष नागरिकों पर औपनिवेशिक शासन की निर्मम गोलियां भारत की आत्मा को झकझोर देने वाली घटना थी, जिसने पूरे राष्ट्र को एकजुट कर स्वतंत्रता के लिए… pic.twitter.com/ZMpLex1iLF

— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) April 13, 2026

“The martyrdom at Jallianwala_Bagh further ignited the flame of freedom, strengthened the resolve to break the chains of slavery, and awakened a sense of pride and liberty in the hearts of millions of Indians. I pay homage with reverence to those great souls,” the post read

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid heartfelt tributes to the victims of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, recalling their sacrifice in 1919 as a defining moment in India’s freedom struggle that awakened the nation’s collective conscience. He said their courage continues to inspire generations to uphold justice, dignity and self-respect.

Remembering and paying my heartfelt tributes to all those innocent Indians who sacrificed their lives in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on this day in 1919. Their sacrifice remains a defining moment in India’s freedom struggle, awakening the nation’s collective conscience. Their…

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) April 13, 2026

In a post on X, Singh wrote, “Remembering and paying my heartfelt tributes to all those innocent Indians who sacrificed their lives in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on this day in 1919. Their sacrifice remains a defining moment in India’s freedom struggle, awakening the nation’s collective conscience. Their courage continues to inspire generations to stand for justice, dignity and self-respect.”

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari also paid tribute to the victims, describing them as “immortal martyrs”.

जलियांवाला बाग हत्याकांड के अमर शहीदों को शत्-शत् नमन। #जलियांवाला_बाग_हत्याकांड #JallianwalaBaghMassacre pic.twitter.com/fO8FMlhRSn

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) April 13, 2026

In a post on X, Gadkari wrote, “Heartfelt salutations to the immortal martyrs of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.”

Further, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav offered humble salutations and called them “immortal martyrs” who laid down their lives for India’s freedom, and said their sacrifice will continue to inspire dedication towards the nation.

जलियांवाला बाग नरसंहार के स्मृति दिवस पर माँ भारती की स्वाधीनता में अपने प्राणों की आहुति देने वाले सभी अमर बलिदानियों को विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित करता हूँ।

आपकी अमर गाथा सदैव हमें राष्ट्र के लिए सर्वस्व अर्पित करने और स्वतंत्रता की इस अनमोल धरोहर की रक्षा करने के लिए प्रेरणा… pic.twitter.com/QU9fTH3zqB

— Dr Mohan Yadav (@DrMohanYadav51) April 13, 2026

“On the Remembrance Day of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, I pay humble tribute to all the immortal martyrs who laid down their lives for Mother India’s freedom. Your immortal saga will forever inspire us to dedicate everything for the nation and to safeguard this priceless heritage of freedom,” Yadav wrote in a post on X.

BJP national president Nitin Nabin called the Jallianwala Bagh massacre a dark chapter in history and urged unity against injustice while remembering the sacrifice of those who laid down their lives for the nation.

जलियांवाला बाग हत्याकांड स्मृति दिवस पर मातृभूमि के लिए अपने प्राणों का बलिदान देने वाले सभी वीरों को विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि।

यह काला अध्याय हमें अन्याय के विरुद्ध एकजुट होकर खड़े रहने और राष्ट्र की स्वतंत्रता एवं सम्मान की रक्षा हेतु अटूट संकल्प की प्रेरणा देता है।

शहीदों का यह… pic.twitter.com/A7JgHy4fns

— Nitin Nabin (@NitinNabin) April 13, 2026

“On the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Remembrance Day, humble tribute to all the brave heroes who sacrificed their lives for the motherland. This dark chapter inspires us to stand united against injustice and to remain steadfast in our resolve to protect the nation’s freedom and honor. This sacrifice of the martyrs will forever guide the nation on the path of duty, courage, and dedication,” Nabin wrote in a post on X.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar called it one of the darkest chapters in India’s history and recalling the sacrifice of hundreds of unarmed men, women and children as a moment that strengthened the nation’s resolve for freedom and dignity.

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919 remains one of the darkest chapters in our history. Hundreds of unarmed men, women and children were killed, leaving a deep scar on the nation’s conscience. We remember the martyrs with gratitude whose sacrifice strengthened India’s… pic.twitter.com/XC0P7mw0ia

— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) April 13, 2026

“The Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919 remains one of the darkest chapters in our history. Hundreds of unarmed men, women and children were killed, leaving a deep scar on the nation’s conscience. We remember the martyrs with gratitude whose sacrifice strengthened India’s collective resolve for freedom and dignity,” Shivakumar wrote in a post on X.

The massacre occurred in Amritsar, Punjab, where thousands had gathered at Jallianwala Bagh during the festival of Baisakhi. The gathering was also meant to peacefully protest against the Rowlatt Act and demand the release of leaders Dr Satyapal and Dr Saifuddin Kitchlew.

British officer Brigadier General Reginald Dyer, without issuing any warning, ordered his troops to fire on the unarmed crowd. According to the Ministry of Culture, “1650 rounds were fired. The firing ceased only after the ammunition had ran out.” While official British records put the death toll at 291, Indian leaders like Madan Mohan Malviya estimated over 500 deaths.

According to the Ministry of Culture, Brigadier General Dyer showed no remorse for his actions during the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. (ANI)