Tribune News Service

New Delhi, January 9

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced his government’s decision to mark December 26 as Veer Baal Diwas in memory of the sons of Guru Gobind Singh every year.

Paying rich tribute to the 10th Sikh Guru on the occasion of Parkash Purb today, Modi said, “Today on the auspicious occasion of Parkash Purb of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, I am honoured to share that starting this year, December 26 shall be marked as ‘Veer Baal Diwas’. This is a fitting tribute to the courage of the Sahibzadas and their quest for justice.”

He said, “The Guru’s life and message give strength to millions of people. I will always cherish the fact that our government got the opportunity to mark his 350th Parkash Utsav.”

The PM shared on Twitter some glimpses from his visit to Patna at that time. Earlier, the PM had announced the decision to repeal three farm laws on November 19, birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.

Punjab will go to the polls on February 14.

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