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Nation Veer Bal Diwas

WHEN IT COMES TO BRAVERY,

AGE IS IRRELEVANT

Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh's names will be remembered whenever brave
children are mentioned in the world. The Sahibzadas of Guru Gobind Singh ji died as martyrs
for the protection of religion when they were 7 and 9, and the country commemorated the first
"Veer Bal Diwas" in their honour on December 26. Brave boys and girls have been a reflection
of Indian tradition from the mythological era to the modern era. On December 26, Prime
Minister Narendra participated in the "Veer Bal Diwas" programme at the Major Dhyan Chand
National Stadium in Delhi, familiarising the country's youth with this story of bravery...

n December 26th, a new beginning
was made to unite and honour the
Oday and sacrifice that the country Rather than deviate from the
has remembered for generations. "Veer Bal
Diwas" will continue to remind us that when it noble principles of religion,
comes to bravery, age is irrelevant. "Veer Bal Sahibzada Zorawar Singh ji and
Diwas" will remind us what the contribution
of the 10 Gurus is and what the sacrifice of Sahibzada Fatej Singh ji chose
Sikhs is for the self-respect of the country!
"Veer Bal Diwas" will tell us what India is and death." "Veer Bal Diwas" is a
what its identity is! fitting tribute to the Sahibzadas'
"I bow down at the feet of Veer Sahibzadas
and pay them a grateful tribute," Prime bravery and determination to
Minister Narendra Modi said during the "Veer seek justice.
Bal Diwas" programme. It is a privilege for
my government to be able to declare today, -Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
December 26, as Veer Bal Diwas. The army
of lakhs was on one side, and Guru's brave
Sahibzadas were on the other, standing
fearless even though they were alone! These
fearless Sahibzades refused to submit to
anyone and were fearless in the face of any
threat. In order to fight against injustice and
atrocities, Baba Zorawar Singh ji and Baba
Fateh Singh ji gave their lives.
"Together, we must take the message of
Veer Bal Diwas to every nook and corner of the
country," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said
during the programme. The life messages of
our sahibzadas should reach every child in

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