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British government should apologize to India for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre before April 13

British MP Bob Blackman raises demand in Parliament

London (Britain) – Bob Blackman, a Conservative MP for Harrow East, raised a demand that the British government should officially apologize to the people of India for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919. He made this demand in Parliament on March 27, urging the government to apologize before April 13, which marks the 106th anniversary of the tragedy. To date, no British Prime Minister has formally apologized for the massacre. While several British leaders have expressed regret over time, no official apology has been issued.

Blackman further stated that on the day of Baisakhi, a festival celebrated in Punjab, many people had peacefully gathered in Jallianwala Bagh with their families. General Dyer, acting on behalf of the British Army, deployed soldiers and ordered them to open fire on innocent civilians until they ran out of bullets. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre remains a stain on the British Empire. The tragedy resulted in approximately 1,500 deaths and left 1,200 injured. General Dyer faced widespread condemnation for his actions. Have we acknowledged our mistake and formally apologized to the people of India?

Why Did the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Happen ?

To suppress revolutionary activities in India, the British government implemented the Rowlatt Act, which allowed for the arrest and detention of individuals without trial and the conduct of secret court proceedings. This law sparked widespread anger among Indians.

As a mark of protest, thousands of people, including women, children, and the elderly, gathered peacefully at Jallianwala Bagh. Brigadier General Reginald Dyer ordered his troops to open fire on the unarmed crowd without warning. The troops included soldiers from the Gurkha and Baluch regiments, who were part of the British Indian Army.

General Dyer

Jallianwala Bagh had only one narrow exit, making it impossible for people to escape. In desperation, many jumped into a well to save themselves. Their bodies were later recovered from it.

Editorial Perspective

Has India ever officially demanded an apology from the British government ? If a British MP believes the government should apologize, how many Indian MPs share the same sentiment, and how many have actually demanded it ?

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