Chandigarh, April 28 -- Punjab Government, in a heartfelt tribute to the valiant heroes of India's freedom struggle, has requested the Centre to issue commemorative coins in honour of the state's legendary martyrs. Punjab Freedom Fighters Minister Mohinder Bhagat on Sunday said that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the Government of India to recognize the sacrifices of Punjab's brave sons through this national tribute.
Highlighting Punjab's unparalleled contribution to the independence movement, the Chief Minister's letter recalled the supreme sacrifices of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, Shaheed Sukhdev, Shaheed Rajguru, Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha, Shaheed Lala Lajpat Rai, and Shaheed Udham S...