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In 2022, the government of Bihar recognised 15 February as a Martyrs' Day (Shahid Diwas) in memory of 34 freedom fighters killed by the Indian Imperial Police in Tarapur during hosting Indian Flag on 15 February 1932. [3] [4]
Shahid Gate is a monument to the martyrs in Kathmandu. It is customary for Prime Ministers and other officials to visit the monument after taking oaths of office. Martyr's Memorial A-Division League is the top division of the All Nepal Football Association. Dashrath Stadium, Nepal's national stadium, is named after Dashrath Chand.
Shahid Diwas: Non-Religious: Martyr's day in Nepal remembering the first four Martyrs of Nepal. February 13: Maha Shivaratri: Religious: Celebrated in reverence of Lord Shiva. February 16: Gyalpo Lhosar: Religious: New Year of Tibetan Community. February 19: Prajatantra Diwas: Non-Religious: Democracy day of Nepal. March 1: Fagu Purnima: Religious
The 1993 Kolkata Writers' Building March was a protest organized by Mamata Banerjee, then a leader of the Indian National Congress, on July 21, 1993, to demand the introduction of mandatory photo voter ID cards in elections.
In India, 24 November is observed as Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day (Shaheedi Diwas). [62] In certain parts of India, this day of the year is a public holiday. [63] [64] [65] Guru Tegh Bahadur is remembered for giving up his life to protect the freedom of the oppressed to practice their own religion. [1] [3] [8]
Martyr (Nepali: शहिद; Shahid) in Nepal is a term for someone who is executed while making contributions for the welfare of the country or society. The term was originally used for individuals who died while opposing the Rana Regime which was in place in the Kingdom of Nepal from 1846 until 1951.
On 15 February 2022 while inaugurating the Shahid Park in Tarapur police station campus, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced that from now on 15 February would be commemorated as a Shahid Diwas (Martyr's Day) in memory of 34 freedom fighters who were killed by police on February 15, 1932. [3]
The death anniversary of Jhalkaribai is celebrated as Shahid Diwas (Martyr Day) by various Koli/Kori organizations. [11] The movement to establish Bundelkhand as a separate state has also used the legend of Jhalkaribai to create the Bundeli identity. [12]