Nation is shedding mindset of slavery… PM Modi's address on Veer Bal Diwas

Veer Bal Diwas: Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in a program held at Bharat Mandapam in the capital Delhi on Friday on the occasion of 'Veer Bal Diwas'. Veer Bal Diwas is dedicated to remembering the unparalleled sacrifice of Guru Gobind Singh's sons - Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh. On January 9, 2022, on the occasion of Guru Gobind Singh's Prakash Parv, PM Modi had announced that December 26 would be celebrated every year as Veer Bal Diwas to commemorate the martyrdom of Sahibzade Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh, whose unparalleled sacrifice will continue to inspire generations.

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Prime Minister Modi's address on Veer Bal Diwas

Prime Minister Modi said that India has decided that it must be freed from the mindset of slavery. Now the memories of the sacrifices and valor of Indians will not be suppressed. Now the heroes and heroines of the country will not be marginalized, and therefore we are celebrating 'Veer Bal Diwas' with full enthusiasm. In our country, which is freeing itself from the mindset of slavery

, linguistic diversity is becoming our strength. He said, 'Gen Z, Gen Alpha... your generation will take India to the goal of a developed India. I see and understand the capabilities and confidence of Gen Z, and therefore I have great faith in you.'

Call for freedom from the mindset of slavery

The Prime Minister called for freedom from the mindset of slavery. He said, 'Only ten years remain to completely thwart the conspiracy hatched by Macaulay. In these ten years, we will completely free the nation from the mindset of slavery. This should be the collective resolve of 140 crore countrymen.' The moment the nation frees itself from this mindset, it will take even greater pride in being indigenous and will move forward with even greater determination on the path of self-reliance.

Freedom from the mindset of slavery

Addressing the children present at the event, the PM said, "Earlier, young people were even afraid to dream, because the old systems had created an environment where it seemed nothing good could happen. There was an atmosphere of despair all around. But today, the country seeks out talent and provides them with a platform. Thanks to the success of Digital India, you have the power of the internet, you have resources for learning. For those who want to excel in science, technology, or startups, there is the Startup India mission.

#WATCH | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in the national programme marking ‘Veer Baal Diwas’ at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

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All these platforms are there to help you move forward. You just need to stay focused, and for that, it is important that you don't get caught up in the glitz and glamour of short-term popularity. You shouldn't consider your success as limited to yourself. Your goal should be that your success becomes the success of the nation."

Brave Sahibzadas were the embodiment of sacrifice.

PM Modi said, "On one side of that battle was the Tenth Guru, Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, and on the other side was the cruel rule of Aurangzeb. Our Sahibzadas were young at that time, but that didn't matter to Aurangzeb and his cruelty. Aurangzeb knew that if he wanted to intimidate the people of India and force their conversion, he would have to break the morale of the Indians, and he targeted the Sahibzadas. But Aurangzeb and his commanders forgot that our Gurus were not ordinary human beings; they were the very embodiment of sacrifice. The brave Sahibzadas inherited that legacy. That is why the Mughal empire could not shake the four Sahibzadas." Also Read: Abhyudaya MP Growth Summit: Amit Shah inaugurated projects worth Rs 2 lakh crore, CM Mohan said this