# PM Modi, Amit Shah, Yogi pay tribute to Udham Singh on martyrdom day 2026-08-08T16:26:25+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Prime Minister Narendra Modi led tributes to revolutionary Udham Singh on his martyrdom anniversary, posting on social media that his courageous life will inspire every generation to protect the nation's self-respect. Union Home Minister Amit Shah called Singh a symbol of unparalleled courage who avenged the Jallianwala Bagh massacre by assassinating Michael O'Dwyer in London. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also issued statements honouring Singh's sacrifice. Singh was hanged on July 31, 1940 at Pentonville Prison for killing the former Punjab lieutenant governor. ## Coverage - thehansindia.com Tags: Amit Shah, Jallianwala Bagh, martyrdom day, PM Modi tribute, Udham Singh, Yogi Adityanath Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/pm-modi-amit-shah-yogi-pay-tribute-to-udham-singh-on-martyrdom-day/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/pm-modi-amit-shah-yogi-pay-tribute-to-udham-singh-on-martyrdom-day/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.