Veer Bal Diwas: PM Modi to Initiate ‘Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan’ Today
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New Delhi, Dec 26 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be involved in the Veer Baal Diwas festivities on Thursday at the Bharat Mandap in the capital city. He will also initiate the ‘Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan’. The event is set to start in the afternoon and will emphasize the essential role of children as the cornerstone of India's future.
On this occasion, the Prime Minister will unveil the ‘Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan’, which aims to enhance nutritional standards and overall well-being by bolstering the execution of nutrition-related services and ensuring active involvement from the community.
Numerous initiatives will be conducted across the nation to involve youth, raise awareness about the significance of the day, and cultivate a spirit of bravery and commitment to the country, as per a press release from the Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday.
A variety of online competitions, such as interactive quizzes, will be organized through the MyGov and MyBharat Portals. Engaging activities like storytelling, creative writing, and poster-making will also take place in schools, Child Care Institutions, and Anganwadi centres.
The recipients of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) will also be in attendance during the event. The 17 awardees of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP), who will be honored by President Droupadi Murmu, include seven boys and ten girls who will receive a medal, certificate, and a citation booklet as recognition, according to a statement released by the Union Women and Child Development Ministry.
The Prime Minister will also address the attendees at this gathering.
On January 9, 2022, PM Modi declared December 26 as Veer Bal Diwas to honor the martyrdom of the sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Sahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji, who were martyred in 1704.
During the conflict between the Mughals and Guru Gobind Singh, the Guru's family was separated after a fierce battle near the Sarsa River. After being captured, the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb offered the young Sahibzadas safety if they converted to Islam. Choosing to uphold their faith, the two younger sons, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh, were sentenced to death. They were bricked alive within the walls of a fort in Sirhind (Punjab), becoming symbols of steadfast faith and bravery.
Veer Bal Diwas serves not only to commemorate the martyrdom of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh but also to remind us of the sacrifices made by all four of Guru Gobind Singh's sons and the courage they exhibited. Their martyrdom embodies the Sikh ideals of faith, sacrifice, and resilience in the face of challenges. This day celebrates their legacy and the values they upheld, reinforcing the principles of the Khalsa and the teachings of Guru Gobind Singh.
