Chandigarh, July 31 —UT Education Department on Thursday organised citywide commemorative events across 209 schools, including 111 government institutions, to honour the martyrdom of Shaheed Udham Singh, the revolutionary who avenged the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Over 1 lakh students, parents, and teachers participated in the tribute held simultaneously in government, aided, Central government and recognised private schools of Chandigarh. The two-part programme — held between 11 am to 12 noon and again from 3 pm to 4 pm — aimed at ensuring maximum participation across all institutions.
“Each school conducted a special assembly to celebrate Udham Singh’s life, mission, and sacrifice. His name has become synonymous with resistance against colonial tyranny,” said Director School Education (DSE) Harsuhinder Pal Singh Brar.
The assemblies featured a mix of student-led speeches, skits, patriotic songs, quizzes, poster-making competitions, and visual presentations, all designed to deepen students’ understanding of India’s freedom struggle and instill a sense of national pride.
In a message to schools, Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria stressed the need to teach the freedom movement not just as history but as a “living call to action” to promote democratic values, social justice, and ethical leadership.
The tribute coincided with scheduled parent-teacher meetings, allowing families to witness and engage in the commemorative spirit. “This integrated format not only encouraged inter-generational learning but also strengthened the school-home partnership in value education,” said Brar.
Calling it more than just a ceremonial event, Brar described the programme as a “transformative civic experience.” He credited school heads, coordinators, and teachers for turning remembrance into an immersive lesson in justice, courage, and historical consciousness.
“Udham Singh’s response to Jallianwala Bagh stands as a timeless symbol of moral resistance. Through storytelling and shared participation, we brought that spirit alive today,” Brar added.
