New Delhi: On the occasion of the Parkash Purab of Guru Gobind Singh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced that starting this year, December 26 shall be observed as ‘Veer Baal Diwas’ to mark the martyrdom of the Sikh Guru’s two sons, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh.
The younger sons of the 10th Sikh Guru Govind Singh had made supreme and unparalleled sacrifice on 26thDecember, 1705 at the tender age of 9 and 6 years respectively to defend the dignity and honour of Sikhism.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said that this is a fitting tribute to the courage of the Sahibzades and their quest for justice.”
Modi tweeted: “‘Veer Baal Diwas’ will be on the same day Sahibzada Zorawar Singh Ji and Sahibzada Fateh Singh Ji attained martyrdom after being sealed alive in a wall. These two greats preferred death instead of deviating from the noble principles of Dharma. The bravery and ideals of Mata Gujri, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji and the 4 Sahibzades give strength to millions of people. They never bowed to injustice. They envisioned a world that is inclusive and harmonious. It is the need of the hour for more people to know about them.”
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs stated that this is a “salute and a tribute of the grateful Nation and its People while celebrating the “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” to the great valour and supreme sacrifice of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh in their quest for justice”.
– global bihari bureau
