Martyrs’ Day: How India remembers soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country
In India’s collective consciousness, a soldier who dies in the line of duty is seen not only as a casualty of war but also as a martyr, a “Shahid” whose sacrifice becomes part of the national identity.March 23 is Martyrs’ Day, India remembers the sacrifices of its martyrs Bhagat SinghSukhdev and Rajguru, who were executed … Read more
