Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has paid homage to the martyrs of Saka Panja Sahib, recalling the sacrifice made by Sikhs who risked their lives to provide food to imprisoned members of the community.
Marking the historic episode, Mann took to social media platform X to honour those who embraced martyrdom during the incident. He described their courage as an extraordinary chapter in Sikh history and said their sacrifice continues to hold deep significance.
ਸਿੱਖ ਇਤਿਹਾਸ ਦੇ ਅਦੁੱਤੀ ਅਤੇ ਲਾਸਾਨੀ ਸ਼ਹੀਦੀ ਸਾਕੇ ‘ਸਾਕਾ ਪੰਜਾ ਸਾਹਿਬ’ ਦੇ ਅਮਰ ਸ਼ਹੀਦਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਕੋਟਿ-ਕੋਟਿ ਪ੍ਰਣਾਮ…
ਭੁੱਖੇ ਕੈਦੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਲੰਗਰ ਛਕਾਉਣ ਲਈ ਚੱਲਦੀ ਰੇਲਗੱਡੀ ਅੱਗੇ ਛਾਤੀਆਂ ਡਾਹ ਕੇ ਸ਼ਹਾਦਤਾਂ ਦਾ ਜਾਮ ਪੀਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਮਹਾਨ ਸੂਰਬੀਰਾਂ ਦੀ ਕੁਰਬਾਨੀ ਅੱਗੇ ਸਿਰ ਝੁਕਾਉਂਦਾ ਹਾਂ…
ਸਿੱਖ ਕੌਮ ਦਾ ਇਹ ਸਿਦਕ, ਨਿਰਸਵਾਰਥ ਸੇਵਾ ਅਤੇ ਕੁਰਬਾਨੀ ਦਾ ਜਜ਼ਬਾ ਸਾਨੂੰ ਹਮੇਸ਼ਾ ਮਨੁੱਖਤਾ ਦੀ ਭਲਾਈ ਲਈ ਪ੍ਰੇਰਦਾ ਰਹੇਗਾ…— Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) October 30, 2026
In his message, the Chief Minister recalled how the martyrs stood before a moving train carrying food for hungry prisoners and gave up their lives in the effort. He expressed reverence for their bravery and said their actions reflected an exceptional commitment to serving others.
CM Mann also noted that the ideals represented by Saka Panja Sahib remain a source of inspiration for the Sikh community. According to him, the values of selflessness, service and sacrifice demonstrated by the martyrs continue to encourage people to work for the greater good of humanity.
He paid his respects to the warriors and offered greetings while remembering their contribution to Sikh history.
