Captain: Institute award in name of Sahibzada Fateh Singh

Chandigarh, March 6

Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to institute a national bravery award in the name of Sahibzada Baba Fateh Singh and issue a commemorative gold coin in honour of Diwan Todar Mal, as a tribute to their sacrifices.

While Diwan Todar Mal had forsaken everything for the cause of righteousness and humanity, the unparalleled bravery and courage of Chhote Sahibzade of Guru Gobind Singh has been gratefully acknowledged and remembered by Punjabis across the globe, said the CM in a letter to Modi.

He further underlined the need for people outside Punjab, especially across the globe, to also draw inspiration from this unique act recorded in the annals of our history.

The CM pointed out that the sacrifice and martyrdom of the Sikh Gurus which had always inspired generations of Indians and formed a glorious part of the country’s history.

Guru Gobind Singh sacrificed his family in the struggle against oppression perpetrated by the Mughals, and is therefore regarded by history as ‘Sarbans Daani’, said the CM. — TNS