Descendants of the fourth generation of martyrs Bhai Sahib Singh and Bhai Gurmukh Singh were honored.
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Ludhiana, September 26 – ( Ranjit Singh Khalsa ) Saragarhi Foundation, in collaboration with Malwa Central College of Education for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana, under the guidance of the college’s managing committee, Principal Dr. Tripta Ji, Rotary Club of Ludhiana City, and Domz Company, celebrated the 128th anniversary of the historic Battle of Saragarhi. The event commemorated the martyrdom of 21 brave Sikh soldiers of the 36th Sikh Regiment.
Speaking on the occasion, Colonel (Retd.) Dr. D.S. Grewal, Subedar (Retd.) Charan Singh (Kirti Chakra awardee), and S. Surinder Singh Kataria (Chairman, Rotary Foundation) addressed the gathering, highlighting the rarity of such valor in world history. They spoke about how the 21 Sikh soldiers of the 36th Sikh Regiment fought against overwhelming odds (500 times more armed Afghan tribesmen) on September 12, 1897, upholding the principle of “Nishchay Kar Apni Jeet Karoo” (“Determined to Achieve Victory”). The British government awarded them the highest honor, the British Crown, for their bravery.
Ranjit Singh Khalsa, Media Advisor, Saragarhi Foundation, spoke about efforts to spread awareness of Saragarhi’s significance globally. He mentioned a painting competition held at the college to inspire current generations about the Sikh soldiers’ sacrifice.
Principal Dr. Tripta Ji emphasized that commemorating martyrs is a fundamental duty. She noted that the Battle of Saragarhi is taught in schools in Britain, France, and Australia to inspire future generations with the Sikh soldiers’ valor.
Students presented shabads (Sikh hymns) and heroic poems as tribute. The Foundation honored fourth-generation descendants of martyrs Bhai Sahib Singh and Bhai Gurmukh Singh. Colonel (Retd.) Dr. D.S. Grewal and Subedar (Retd.) Charan Singh were also awarded. NCC officer Parmjit Kaur and participants of the painting competition were recognized.
Notable attendees included Mrs. Kushal Dhillon (Managing Committee member), Dr. Mukti Gill (Director, Khalsa Institute), Dr. Kamaljit Grewal (Principal, Khalsa College for Women), Dr. Harpreet Kaur, Mrs. Karamjit Kaur (Principal, Khalsa Senior Secondary School Girls), Dr. Ranjit Singh (President, Rotary Club of Ludhiana City), S. Ajayb Singh, officials from Domz Company, Amritpal Singh (United Sikhs Director, Punjab), and Madam Kulwant Shira.
