Gorkhas observed 'Balidaan Diwas'

25th August was  observed as 'Balidaan Diwas' by the Indian Gorkhas across the country.

Sikkim Gorkha Jagaran Sangh organised a day long 'Balidaan Diwas' of National Hero Martyr Saheed Durga Malla at Jorthang Panchasheel Bhawan today. Event was attended by many Army Ex-Servicemen who wholeheartedly donated blood to make event glorifying in name of Martyrdom. Despite the cancellation of the previously accorded permission to hold the ‘Balidan Diwas’ function on August 25 at Namchi community hall Sikkim Gorkha Jagran Sangh's  'Balidaan Diwas' observation was a grand success.

Sikkim Gorkha Jagaran Sangh organised a day long 'Balidaan Diwas'

Kadamtala Youth Club observed Shaeed Diwas on Martyr day of Major Durga Malla 25 August 1944 first Indian Gorkha Martyr on the  'Balidaan Diwas'. Remembering his his prime sacrifice for freedom movement the organisers said India will always remember his valor, Courage, Devotion and sacrifice which he set an example to fellow country

Kadamtala Youth Club observed Shaeed Diwas on Martyr day of Major Durga Malla on the 'Balidaan Diwas'

Balidan Diwas in Delhi. 
The spot where Shaheed Major Durga Malla was hanged in 1944 is marked by a sandstone sculpture. A black pedestal nearby lists the 13 martyrs who were hanged there between 1915 and 1945.

Shaheed Park in Maulana Azad Medical College in New Delhi marks the location of Delhi Jail during British times

The Shaheed Park in Maulana Azad Medical College in New Delhi marks the location of Delhi Jail during British times. The sculpture on the right marks the spot where the gallows stood beside a pond. On the left is a stone pedestal that bears the names of 14 martyrs, 13 of whom where hanged on the spot, including Shaheed Major Durga Malla on August 25, 1944

At this spot stood the gallows of Delhi Jail and a lake. Shaheed Major Durga Malla was hanged here on August 25, 1944

This stone lists the 13 martyrs hanged at Delhi Jail by the British. Shaheed Durga Malla's name has been etched as "Daroga Mall", but Bharatiya Gorkha Parisangh is working to have that corrected

Gorkha Apex Committee extended its greetings on the occasion of Balidan Diwas 2015 via facebook post. "On this day in 1944, Gorkha Sahid Maj. Durga Malla sacrificed his life for the freedom of our beloved country India. Please find herewith the inspiring poem penned by him."

Inspiring poem penned by him.

Gorkhas in Nagaland conducted blood donation camp "Rakta Daan Maha Daan". Event of "BALIDAN DIWAS CUM BLOOD DONATION DRIVE" on 71st martyrs Day of Major.DurgMalla(INA) THE GORKHALI FREEDOM FIGHTER OF INDIA was observed.

Salbari Sewa Samaj Siliguri Paid homage to Saheed Durga Malla on 'Balidaan Diwas' at Shaheed Durga Malla Path.

Sri Utta Singh subba , 82 yr. old , former army man- he painted the portrait
of Saheed Durga malla in water colour.pic via Rajen Moktan

Observation of Balidan Diwas at MAHUR 

72nd BALIDAN DIWAS (Death Anniversary of Freedom Fighter/I.N.A Martyr Saheed DURGA MALLA ) programme at UMRONGSO,DIMA HASAO, (ASSAM ) where Chief Executive Member,N.C Hills Autonomous Council attended as CHIEF GUEST, Sri Ram Moktan, National Spokesperson, Bharatiya Gorkha Parisangh, Central Committee attended as GUEST OF HONOUR and other invitees on 25th August, 2015.

72nd BALIDAN DIWAS programme at UMRONGSO,DIMA HASAO

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