Overview
- The 359th Parkash Purab fell on December 27 as the three‑day Shaheedi Sabha at Fatehgarh Sahib concluded, with the Punjab governor and chief minister paying obeisance.
- Uttar Pradesh amended its 2025 holiday list to declare December 27 a public holiday, closing government offices and educational institutions across the state.
- December 26 was observed as Veer Bal Diwas with nationwide programmes, where the prime minister praised the Sahibzadas’ courage in a Delhi address and senior leaders visited gurdwaras.
- Rajasthan announced the inclusion of Guru Gobind Singh’s Sahibzadas’ story in primary school textbooks to promote values of courage and service.
- The naming dispute persisted as Sikh authorities sought ‘Sahibzade Shahadat Diwas’ in place of ‘Veer Bal Diwas’, prompting fresh political exchanges in Punjab.