Chandrapur pays tribute to martyr Baburao Shedmake; MLA Jorgewar calls his sacrifice an inspiration

A tribute and awareness programme was held in Chandrapur on the martyrdom day of revolutionary Baburao Shedmake. MLA Kishor Jorgewar said on the occasion that Shedmake's fight for the country's freedom, his unmatched bravery, his sacrifice and his commitment to society remain an inspiration for everyone. "It is our responsibility to carry the legacy of his revolutionary ideas to the new generation and to learn from his struggle," Jorgewar said.

The programme was held on October 21, 2026, at the martyrs' memorial on the district jail premises in Chandrapur. It was organised jointly by the Krantiveer Shahid Baburao Pulleshwar Shedmake Smarak Samiti and the Adivasi Kriti Samiti, Chandrapur. MLA Jorgewar paid humble tribute to Shedmake by offering a garland at his portrait.

Those present included district guardian minister Prof. Dr Ashok Uike, former Union Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir, Arni MLA Raju Todsam, Chandrapur Municipal Corporation Mayor Sangita Khandekar, municipal corporation party leader Shekhar Shetty and BJP Yuva Morcha state vice-president Raghuveer Ahir. Vilas Masram, Ganesh Gedam and Bhaiyyaji Uike of the Shahid Baburao Shedmake Smarak Samiti were also there. Corporators Jitesh Kulmethe, Kamlesh Atram, Vitthal Kumre, Bhola Madavi, Rajendra Durve, Shankar Uike, Sham Gedam, Diwakar Meshram, Nathhu Gedam, Virendra Kumre and Anil Sidam were among many others who attended.

Speaking further, Jorgewar said Shedmake devoted his life to the country's freedom while fighting injustice. His struggle shows self-respect, courage and devotion to the motherland. His sacrifice is not merely a part of history, but an idea that inspires people to fight injustice and stand firm for their rights. Remembering his work, it is necessary to adopt his ideas and make the next generation aware of his bravery, he said.

Jorgewar also said the history of the Adivasi community is full of a proud tradition of struggle, bravery and sacrifice. He said it is important to bring the contribution of revolutionaries of this tradition before society, preserve their memories and carry their ideas forward.