Yogi Adityanath observes 'Veer Bal Diwas' in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath observed 'Veer Bal Diwas', in Lucknow and paid obeisance to Guru Granth Sahib, by carrying the Holy Book on his head, at a program at his official residence in Lucknow.

"We are grateful to PM Modi that the sacrifice of the two younger sons of religious leader Guru Gobind Singh, Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh is recognised and celebrated as the Veer Bal Diwas every year and we are celebrating this day together at the CM residence..." said UP CM Yogi Adityanath.

Meanwhile, speaking at an event in the national capital to mark 'Veer Bal Divas', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday noted how fellow Indians were taking pride in the country's heritage saying that the world, today, is viewing the country in a different light.

Advancing his vision of a new India, PM Modi said the country now has more confidence and belief in its people as well as their potential, dreams and aspirations.

Addressing the event to mark the martyrdom of the two sons of Sikh Guru Sri Gobind Singh, Prime Minister Modi said, "Veer Bal Diwas' represents and symbolises a national urge to safeguard and carry forward the idea of Bharatiyata."

"This year, America, Britain, Australia, New Zealand, the UAE and Greece have organised programmes related to 'Veer Bal Diwas'," PM Modi added.

"Even as we are taking pride in our national heritage, the world has started looking at us differently. The India of today has more confidence in the confidence, ability, and potential of its people," PM Modi added.