Age doesn’t matter when it comes courage, sacrifice: PM Modi
TCN Service/New Delhi
Age does not matter when it comes to extreme valour and sacrifice, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.
PM Modi was participating in a historic programme organised by Ministry of Culture marking ‘Veer Bal Diwas’, the martyrdom of sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh – Sahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi.
He also attended a ‘Shabad Kirtan’ performed by about three hundred Baal Kirtanis.
PM Modi stated that India is celebrating the first Veer Bal Diwas today which is a day of a new beginning for the nation when we all come together to bow our heads for the sacrifices laid down in the past.
“Shaheedi Saptah and Veer Bal Diwas is not just a cauldron of emotions but a source of infinite inspiration”, the Prime Minister said.
Prime Minister said Veer Bal Diwas will remind us Age does not matter when it comes to extreme valour and sacrifice. Veer Bal Diwas will remind us of the immense contribution of ten Sikh gurus and the sacrifice of the Sikh tradition for protecting the honour of the nation.
Veer Bal Diwas will tell us what is India and what is its identity and every year, Veer Bal Diwas will inspire us to recognize our past and make our future. This will also remind everyone about the strength of our young generation, the Prime Minister added.
The Prime Minister paid grateful tributes to the Veer Sahibzades, Gurus and Mata Gurjari.
“I consider it to be the good fortune of our government that we got the opportunity to declare 26th December as Veer Bal Diwas,” he said.
