New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to "Punjab Kesari" Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary.

In a post on X, PM Modi emphasised that Lala Lajpat Rai offered everything he had to liberate India from the chains of slavery, and his life of sacrifice will continue to remain a source of inspiration for every generation.

"To the immortal son of the motherland, Punjab Kesari Lala Lajpat Rai, heartfelt and respectful tributes on his birth anniversary. He offered everything he had to liberate Mother Bharati from the chains of slavery. His life of sacrifice will continue to remain a source of inspiration for every generation of the country," PM Modi posted.

Lajpat Rai was born on 28 January 1865, in a...