PM marks 3rd Veer Baal Diwas at Bharat Mandapam, launches Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 3rd Veer Baal Diwas at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 26 December 2024 and launched the Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the national programme for the 3rd Veer Baal Diwas at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 26 December 2024 and launched the Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan. Veer Baal Diwas commemorates the sacrifice of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh, the young sons of Guru Gobind Singh, who chose to embrace the death sentence ordered by Wazir Khan rather than renounce their faith. The Prime Minister also paid tribute to Mata Gujri and Guru Gobind Singh, and noted that this year's observance coincided with the 75th year of the Indian Republic and Constitution. According to the Ministry of Women and Child Development, about 3,500 children took part in the event.
Key facts
- Edition
- 3rd Veer Baal Diwas, 26 December 2024
- Venue
- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Launched
- Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan
- Commemorates
- Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh
- Death sentence ordered by
- Wazir Khan
- Context
- 75th year of the Republic and the Constitution
- Participants
- About 3,500 children (MWCD)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which edition of Veer Baal Diwas was observed at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 26 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 3rd
PIB (PMO): the Prime Minister addressed the gathering on the occasion of the 3rd Veer Baal Diwas at Bharat Mandapam on 26 December 2024.
Which campaign did the Prime Minister launch at the Veer Baal Diwas programme on 26 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan
PIB (PMO): the Prime Minister launched the 'Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan' at the Veer Baal Diwas programme at Bharat Mandapam.
In his Veer Baal Diwas 2024 address, the Prime Minister said the Sahibzadas chose to embrace the death sentence ordered by whom?
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Correct answer: D — Wazir Khan
PIB (PMO): the Prime Minister said the Sahibzadas rejected the temptations of the Mughal Sultanate and chose to embrace the death sentence ordered by Wazir Khan.