Tribute paid to martyrs

DALTONGANJ: Nationalism has not died down in the Naxalite-hit Palamu district. A three-day Shahadat Diwas-cum-Akhil Bharatiya Sanskrit Samaroh began here on Friday where children rubbed shoulders with elders and promised to protect the ideals of martyrs Bhagat singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru.
Organizing committee member Arun Shukla said the 81st Martyr's Day was observed here in all solemnity to inculcate a feeling of patriotism in the youth.The youngsters, these days, are enthusiastic about cricket but lack knowledge about the nation's freedom movement. Shukla, a noted orthopedic surgeon, believes that Indian culture and ethos is facing resistance from crass commercialism. "The martyrdom celebration reminds us of our glorious past," said Shukla. Cultural troupes from Punjab, Indore and Assam will also perform on this occasion.