Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from Sri Anandpur Sahib, Malvinder Singh Kang, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling for the prompt renaming of 'Veer Bal Diwas' to 'Sahibzade Shaheedi Diwas'. This directive aligns with the recent pronouncement by Acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj Ji, issued on December 4, 2025, from the sacred precincts of Amritsar.
Drawing profound inspiration from Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji's timeless verses in Sukhmani Sahib, Kang emphasizes the unyielding faith exemplified by the martyrdom of the Chhote Sahibzadas, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh Ji and Sahibzada Fateh Singh Ji. At tender ages, young sahibzadas faced unimaginable tyranny in Sirhind, their sacrifice etching an indelible legacy of resilience and devotion in Sikh history.
"This renaming is not merely a linguistic shift but a vital step to commemorate the shaheedi of the Sahibzadas with the reverence it commands, untainted by secular interpretations that dilute its profound religious significance," stated Kang. "Observed as 'Veer Bal Diwas' since 2022, this observance has, despite good intentions, overlooked December's historic Sikh spiritual depth.
Sikh institutions, including Akal Takht and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), have consistently advocated for this change through formal communications to the Prime Minister in 2023 and longstanding resolutions dating back to 1934." Kang, a devoted Sikh and vocal representative of the Panth, vows to raise this issue resolutely during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament.
Ignoring these sentiments risks alienating a community whose contributions to India's freedom and unity are forged in blood and valor, like the bricks entombing the young martyrs in Sirhind. "I stand in resolute solidarity with the Sikh Panth's collective conscience, urging the Union Government to act forthwith.
Let this be a testament to our shared commitment to cultural sensitivity and historical justice," Kang added.