India Honors Jallianwala Bagh Martyrs as Calls for British Apology Resurface

On the 106th anniversary of the massacre, Indian leaders pay tribute while renewed demands for colonial accountability gain momentum.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu led tributes to the victims of the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre, emphasizing their sacrifice as a turning point in India's freedom struggle.
The massacre, carried out by British forces under Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer, resulted in over 1,000 deaths and 1,500 injuries during a peaceful protest against the Rowlatt Act in Amritsar.
President Murmu described India as forever indebted to the martyrs, urging citizens to draw inspiration from their sacrifices for the nation's progress.
British Conservative MP Bob Blackman has called for the UK government to formally acknowledge the massacre as a colonial atrocity and issue an apology, reigniting discussions on historical accountability.
The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre remains a symbol of imperial cruelty and a unifying moment in India's struggle for independence, with its legacy shaping debates on justice and remembrance.