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Dubai: The Indian Minorities Federation (IMF) hosted an event at the Guru Nanak Darbar Sikh Temple in Dubai on December 26 to honor Veer Bal Diwas. This day commemorates the bravery of Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh, the younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh, who demonstrated remarkable courage and steadfastness in their faith against oppression, leaving a lasting legacy for future generations.
The event drew Sikh leaders, members of the Indian diaspora from various communities, and international thought leaders from across the UAE. Notable attendees included Satnam Singh Sandhu, a Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and convenor of IMF, Yatin Patel, Deputy Consul General, and Surender Singh Kandhari, Chairman of the Guru Nanak Darbar Sikh Temple.
During the event, the IMF presented the Veer Bal Diwas Bravery Awards to 15 outstanding children from the Indian diaspora, representing different religions and communities. This initiative aims to inspire youth to embody the principles of resilience and unity, paying tribute to the Chhote Sahibzades. The awardees included nine boys and six girls, with backgrounds spanning Hinduism, Sikhism, Islam, and Jainism.
The recipients of the awards included Taksh Jain, Vidyuth Balaji, Jaivardhan Nawani, Abhiraj Manikoth, Aradhya Rai, Vivan Bansal, Anahad Singh, Avi Puri, Gopikha Sivakumar, Kiara Kaur, Adel Eshan Abdul Rahman, Ananya Manikandan, Gurkamal Singh, Akshara Roy, and Sinjini Debnath.
The program included an Ardaas (ceremonial prayer) for peace, unity, and resilience, a Kirtan performance in memory of the Chhote Sahibzades, and a Langar meal served by the IMF.
Participants emphasized that observing Veer Bal Diwas marks a new chapter under PM Modi’s leadership, honoring past sacrifices while inspiring the youth to contribute to the nation’s future. They expressed that PM Modi’s vision for a “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India) by 2047 provides vast opportunities for young people, regardless of their religion or caste, and encourages them to develop new skills for the 21st century.
The diaspora members commended PM Modi’s focus on youth-centric policies and his initiatives like Start-up India, internships, and skill development, which aim to fulfill the aspirations of today’s youth. They also expressed gratitude for the global recognition of Veer Bal Diwas, viewing it as a celebration of Sikh heritage and a testament to the resilience of Indian identity.
Furthermore, members of the Indian diaspora noted that India’s global status has risen under PM Modi, fostering pride in their heritage. They acknowledged the strengthening of Indo-UAE relations across various sectors, including fintech, clean energy, food security, and defense, under Modi’s visionary leadership.
