Overview
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute and addressed a national programme, calling the day a time of reverence and recalling the steadfastness of Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Sahibzadas.
- Events across the country featured school activities, exhibitions, Gatka performances, laser shows and community observances, with Delhi hosting a large programme at Thyagaraj Stadium.
- Senior figures including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, former President Ram Nath Kovind, CMs Devendra Fadnavis, Yogi Adityanath, Rekha Gupta, Nayab Singh Saini and Manik Saha participated in state-level commemorations.
- Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj asked Sikh MPs to push the Centre to rename the observance ‘Sahibzade Shahadat Diwas’, drawing responses from SAD, AAP and BJP leaders as the debate continued without resolution.
- Modi noted the government’s youth focus linked to the observance, with interaction with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar recipients and 20 children honoured this year for exceptional achievements.