Delhi CM unveils Bhagat Singh statues, walkathon marks birth anniversary
Synopsis
On Bhagat Singh's birth anniversary, the Delhi government didn't just organise a walkathon — it renamed a historically significant government complex on Parliament Street, where court proceedings against the revolutionary were once held, as 'Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh Sangharsh Sthali', giving the city a new heritage landmark rooted in the freedom struggle.
Key Takeaways
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta unveiled statues of Bhagat Singh , Rajguru , and Sukhdev on 27 September 2026 , Bhagat Singh's birth anniversary.
The 'Chalo Bhagat Singh Ke Saath' walkathon ran from Parliament Street to Kartavya Path , drawing youth, volunteers, and government employees.
The former RCS Office complex on Parliament Street has been renamed 'Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh Sangharsh Sthali' , marking the site where court proceedings against Bhagat Singh were held.
Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh confirmed the historical significance of the site after personally gathering archival documents and raising the matter with Chief Minister Gupta and Union Home Minister Amit Shah .
The event concluded with patriotic cultural performances and a light-and-sound show on Bhagat Singh's life at Kartavya Path.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on 27 September 2026 unveiled statues of Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh, Amar Shaheed Rajguru, and Sukhdev at a ceremony marking the birth anniversary of the legendary revolutionary, as hundreds of youth, volunteers, and government employees participated in the 'Chalo Bhagat Singh Ke Saath' walkathon organised by the Delhi government. The event culminated on Kartavya Path with cultural performances and a light-and-sound show depicting Bhagat Singh's life and sacrifice.
The Walkathon Route and Atmosphere
The walkathon commenced at Parliament Street and wound through Vitthal Bhai Patel House, Mavalankar Auditorium, Shram Shakti Bhawan, Rafi Marg, and Krishi Bhawan before concluding at Kartavya Path. Participants raised slogans of 'Vande Mataram' and 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' throughout the procession. Patriotic songs and cultural performances were presented at the culmination point, followed by the light-and-sound show.
A Historic Site Gets a New Identity
Minister for Cooperation and Social Welfare Ravinder Indraj Singh, who attended as guest of honour, said that the complex on Parliament Street — formerly known as the Office of the Registrar Cooperative Societies (RCS Office) — holds deep historical significance. According to the minister, it was to the courtroom within this complex that Bhagat Singh was brought from the then Parliament Street Police Station following his arrest after the bombing of the Central Legislative Assembly, and proceedings in his case were conducted there.
The site has now been formally renamed 'Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh Sangharsh Sthali'. Chief Minister Gupta also visited the historic courtroom located within the complex during the event. Ravinder Indraj Singh noted that after taking charge of the Cooperation Department, he personally gathered historical documents to confirm these facts before raising the matter of preservation before both Chief Minister Gupta and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
'It is a matter of great pride that the place which was known as the RCS Office will now be known as 'Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh Sangharsh Sthali'. This is a true tribute by the Delhi government to the great revolutionaries of our nation,' Ravinder Indraj Singh said.
What the Chief Minister Said
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta extended her greetings to the youth participating in the walkathon, describing their enthusiasm and participation as commendable. She conveyed her appreciation to all participants and called the programme a fitting tribute to the ideals of the martyrs.
Call to Youth and the Road Ahead
Ravinder Indraj Singh urged young people to carry forward the courage and dedication demonstrated by the martyrs. 'The flame of patriotism that has been ignited in the heart of every youth today must never be allowed to fade,' he said. The renaming of the historic site and the institutionalisation of an annual tribute event signals the Delhi government's intent to embed Bhagat Singh's legacy more firmly into the capital's civic memory.
Point of View
Something successive governments had overlooked despite the building's documented connection to Bhagat Singh's trial. The move follows a broader pattern of governments across the political spectrum seeking to appropriate revolutionary iconography, though physically preserving and opening such sites to the public would be a more tangible step than renaming alone. Whether the 'Sangharsh Sthali' tag translates into a maintained, accessible heritage space — rather than a renamed government office — will determine if this tribute outlasts the anniversary.
NationPress
28 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'Chalo Bhagat Singh Ke Saath' programme organised by the Delhi government?
It is a tribute event organised by the Delhi government on Bhagat Singh's birth anniversary, 27 September, featuring a walkathon from Parliament Street to Kartavya Path, statue unveilings, cultural performances, and a light-and-sound show on his life. The 2026 edition also saw the formal renaming of a historically linked government complex.
What is 'Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh Sangharsh Sthali'?
It is the new name given to the former Office of the Registrar Cooperative Societies (RCS Office) complex on Parliament Street in New Delhi. According to Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh, this is the site where court proceedings in Bhagat Singh's case were conducted after his arrest following the Assembly bombing.
Who unveiled the statues of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev?
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta unveiled the statues of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev on 27 September 2026 as part of the birth anniversary commemorations. She also visited the historic courtroom within the complex.
What was the route of the walkathon?
The walkathon began at Parliament Street and passed through Vitthal Bhai Patel House, Mavalankar Auditorium, Shram Shakti Bhawan, Rafi Marg, and Krishi Bhawan before culminating at Kartavya Path, where cultural performances and a light-and-sound show were held.
Why is the Parliament Street complex historically significant to Bhagat Singh?
According to Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh, Bhagat Singh was brought to the courtroom within this complex from the then Parliament Street Police Station after his arrest following the Central Legislative Assembly bombing, and legal proceedings in his case were conducted there. The minister confirmed these facts through historical documents gathered after taking charge of the Cooperation Department.
