India observes Veer Bal Diwas to mark martyrdom of Sri Guru Gobind Singh’s sons

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the function at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi around 10:30 am. He waved a flag and addressed the crowd, especially children, to educate the, about the sacrifice of the son of Guru Gobind Singh. PM Modi said that now the country has come out of the mentality of slavery. The whole country is paying tribute to the bravery of Sahibzadas. (Image: ANI)

In the function, PM Modi also waved flag to start a parade by children at Barat Mandapam. He said, this day makes us remember that tender age has nothing to do when it comes to bravery. He added that the country’s ancestors from every age group made their supreme sacrifice for the motherland and every citizen should live to make India Viksit. (Image: All India Radio/twitter)

A film screening was also organized at the Bharat Mandapam ceremony, to educate citizens of the sacrifices by the Sahibzades in freedom struggle. PM Modi on the occasion said, the battle of Chamkaur and Sarhind, which was fought three hundred years ago, cannot be forgotten and young generation should be introduced to it. He added that the country’s ancestors from every age group made their supreme sacrifice for the motherland. (image: ANI)

Union Ministers Smriti Irani, Anurag Thankur and Dharmendra Pradhan visited Guru Bangla Sahib Gurudwara to pay respect to Guru Gobind Singh and serve in langar. (Image: Twitter/Dharemndra Pradhan)

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath took part in Veer Bal Diwas programme in Lucknow. He paid his obeisance to Guru Granth Sahib, by carrying the Holy Book on his head, at a programme at his official residence in Lucknow. (Image: ANI)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President JP Nadda paid their respects at Gurdwara Bara Sikh Sangat in Burrabazar, Kolkata on the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas. Many online competitions like interactive quizzes are being organised through MYBharat and MyGov portals. (Image: ANI)