In 2022, the Prime Minister announced that December 26 would be observed as Veer Bal Diwas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the national program organised on the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas here on Friday.

He will also interact with the recipients of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Veer Baal Diwas is a day of reverence, dedicated to remembering the sacrifice of the brave Sahibzades. We recall the unshakeable faith of Mata Gujri Ji and the immortal teachings of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. This day is associated with courage, conviction and righteousness. Their lives and ideals will continue to motivate people for generations.”

The Centre is organising several programmes across the country to educate people about the extraordinary courage and supreme sacrifice of the sons of Guru Gobind Singh – Sahibzade Baba Jorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh – and to honour the indomitable valour of young heroes in Indian history.

These activities include storytelling sessions on heroic figures, poetry recitation, poster-making and essay-writing competitions. These programmes will be conducted in schools, child care institutions, Anganwadi centres and other educational establishments, as well as through online platforms such as My Gov and My Bharat.

In 2022, the Prime Minister announced that December 26 would be observed as Veer Bal Diwas so that the martyrdom of the Sahibzades, whose sacrifices continue to inspire generations, will always be remembered.

Meanwhile, BJP National Working President Nitin Nabin, accompanied by party leaders, visited Bangla Sahib Gurudwara to offer prayers.