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PM participates in ‘Veer Baal Diwas’ programme in New Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi participated in ‘Veer Baal Diwas’ at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on 26 December 2024. Addressing the gathering and recalling the sacrifice of the brave Sahibzades- Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh, Shri Modi said it was imperative for today’s youth to know about their saga of bravery and therefore, it was important to recall those events too. He added that it was over three centuries ago on this day the courageous Sahibzades had sacrificed their lives at tender ages.
Sahibzadas chose to sacrifice their lives
The Prime Minister noted that despite the tender ages of Sahib Zorawar Singh and Sahib Fateh Singh, their courage knew no bounds. He added that the Sahibzades rejected all the temptations of the Mughal Sultanate, endured all the atrocities and chose to embrace the death sentence ordered by Wazir Khan with utmost bravery.
Shri Modi remarked that the Sahibzadas reminded him of the valour of Guru Arjan Dev, Guru Tegh Bahadur, and Guru Gobind Singh and this bravery was the spiritual strength of our faith. He added that the Sahibzadas chose to sacrifice their lives but never wavered from the path of faith. The Prime Minister emphasized that Veer Bal Diwas teaches us that no matter how difficult the circumstances, nothing is greater than the nation and national interest. He said “Every act done for the country is an act of bravery and every child and youth living for the country is a Veer Balak”.
The goal of a developed India was assured
“Veer Bal Diwas fills us with inspiration and motivates us for new resolutions”, remarked the Prime Minister. He emphasized that our standard should now be the best. He urged the youth to work towards making their respective sectors the best. The Prime Minister remarked that the inspiration for setting such high goals comes from the bravery of the Sahibzadas. He stressed that big goals are now our resolutions.
Energy of youth will take India to great heights
The Prime Minister expressed confidence that the support, cooperation, and energy of the youth will take India to great heights. He concluded by paying homage to the Gurus, the brave Sahibzadas, and Mata Gujri ji.
Highlights
• On Veer Baal Diwas, we recall the valour and sacrifices of the Sahibzades, we also pay tribute to Mata Gujri Ji and Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
• Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh were young in age, but their courage was indomitable.
• No matter how difficult the times are, nothing is bigger than the country and its interests.
• The magnitude of our democracy is based on the teachings of the Gurus, the sacrifices of the Sahibzadas and the basic mantra of the unity of the country.
• From history to present times, youth energy has always played a big role in India’s progress.
• Now, only the best should be our standard.