Veer Baal Diwas: PM Modi honours Sahibzades’ sacrifice

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that ‘Veer Baal Diwas’ is a day of reverence, devoted to remembering the supreme sacrifice of the brave Sahibzades, the sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh.On the birth anniversary of Sri Guru Gobind Singh on January 9, 2022, the Prime Minister had announced that December 26 would be observed as ‘Veer Baal Diwas’ to mark the martyrdom of Sahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh. Their unparalleled sacrifice, he said, continues to inspire generations.
“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 eternal teachings of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji,” Modi said in a post on X.

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…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 26, 2025

The Prime Minister said the occasion symbolises courage, conviction and righteousness, adding that the lives and ideals of the Sahibzades will continue to motivate people for generations to come. He will also address a programme in the national capital on the occasion.To mark Veer Baal Diwas, the Government of India is organising participative programmes across the country to educate citizens about the extraordinary courage and supreme sacrifice of the Sahibzades, while honouring the indomitable valour of young heroes in India’s history.The activities include storytelling sessions, recitations, poster-making and essay-writing competitions, among others.