BJP eyeing Sikh votes with PM Modi’s ‘Veer Baal Diwas’ announcement?
India Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that December 26 will be observed as “Veer Baal Diwas” as a tribute to the Sikh guru's two sons who were executed by the Mughals.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement that December 26 will be observed as ‘Veer Baal Diwas’ is being interpreted as an attempt to woo the Sikh community in poll-bound Punjab. Greetings on the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. His life and message give strength to millions of people. I will always cherish the fact that our Government got the opportunity to mark his 350th Parkash Utsav. Sharing some glimpses from my visit to Patna at that time. pic.twitter.com/1ANjFXI1UA
"Greetings on the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. His life and message give strength to millions of people. I will always cherish the fact that our Government got the opportunity to mark his 350th Parkash Utsav," the PM said in a tweet on Sunday.
