Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Veer Bal Diwas programme held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on Tuesday. He was accompanied by Union Ministers Smriti Irani, Anurag Thakur amongst others. Prime Minister may even flag off a march-past on this event.
Addressing the general public at the event he stated, “I am happy that all the event is now being celebrated on a global level. Countries like UAE, New Zealand, and Australia have started celebrating the event.” He additional stated, “Age does not matter when it comes to display courage.”
Several members of the Sikh Community carried out Gatka (Sikh martial artwork) at the ‘Veer Baal Diwas’ celebration programme at Bharat Mandapam.
The ‘Veer Bal Diwas’ marks the loss of life of Sikh religious chief Guru Gobind Singh’s sons, Shahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh. They had been murdered by the Mughals upon their ruler Aurangzeb’s order.
Taking to social media platform X, Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrote, “On Veer Bal Diwas, I bow to Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s 4 Sahibzade and Mata Gujri Ji. With supreme braveness they stood towards the brutal Mughal rule and selected martyrdom, refusing to transform. Their unmatched valor will proceed to encourage generations to return.
Proclaiming their Martyrdom Day as Veer Bal Diwas, Prime Minister Modi Ji has unfold the saga of their sacrifice to each nook of the nation and the world.”
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