Aug 18, 2008
Freedom fighter’s martyrdom observed at Karnal
The 100th martyrdom day of Madan Lal Dhingra was observed in the state. A state level function was organised at Karnal on the occasion. Paying tribute to the martyr, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said the people of Punjabi community have brought laurels not only to the state but also to the entire nation.
Hooda said martyrs and freedom fighters such as Madan Lal Dhingra, Bhagat Singh and Rajguru played a very important role in the freedom struggle.
Hooda also unveiled the life size statue of martyr Madan Lal Dhingra on the occasion. Addressing the people Arvind Sharma, MP from Karnal said that the CM had taken a number of welfare steps for freedom fighters and their families. He also demanded a piece of land for the construction of dharamshalas for Punjabi, Balmiki and Brahmin communities.
(Read full story at http://www.expressindia.com/)
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