On December 26, 2022, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will take part in a historic programme commemorating ‘Veer Bal Diwas’ at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi. During the programme, the Prime Minister will attend a ‘Shabad Kirtan’ performed by approximately 300 Baal Kirtanis. On this historic occasion, the Prime Minister will also lead a march-past of approximately three thousand children in Delhi.
The Government is organising interactive and participative programmes all over the country to inform and educate the citizens, especially the young children, about the story of exemplary courage of the Sahibzades. In this endeavour, essay writing, quiz competitions and other activities will be organised in schools and colleges across the country. Digital exhibitions will be set up at public places like railway stations, petrol pumps, airports etc. All over the country, programmes will be organised where dignitaries will narrate the life story and sacrifice of the Sahibzades.
On January 9, 2022, the day of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Prakash Purab, the prime minister declared that December 26 will be marked as “Veer Bal Diwas” to commemorate the deaths by martyrdom of Sahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji.