**Summary of Press Release: Union Home Minister Greetings on Sirhind Fateh Divas**
**Overview**
On May 12, 2026, Shri Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, extended official greetings on the occasion of Sirhind Fateh Divas, commemorating the legacy of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji. The announcement was released through the Press Information Bureau (PIB) in Delhi.
**Key Commemorations**
The Minister highlighted the historical significance and character of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji, focusing on the following attributes:
* **Leadership and Valor:** Recognized as an "invincible warrior" and an "ascetic at heart" who led the struggle against injustice and successfully defeated the Mughal forces.
* **Social Reform:** Credited with organizing farmers to resist oppression.
* **Resilience:** Emphasized his refusal to accept religious conversion despite enduring extreme cruelties, serving as a message of self-respect and courage.
* **Legacy:** Positioned as a permanent source of inspiration for the protection of the nation and faith.
**Administrative and Distribution Data**
* **Post Date/Time:** 12 May 2026, 11:07 AM
* **Release ID:** 2260134
* **Visitor Counter:** 351 (at time of record)
* **Source Agency:** Ministry of Home Affairs / PIB Delhi
* **Official Social Media:** Communication issued via X (formerly Twitter) handle @AmitShah.
* **Multilingual Availability:** The release is available in Urdu, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Bengali-TR, Assamese, Punjabi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
* **Document Reference:** RK/PR/PS/SC
Key Entities Referenced
Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji: Sikh warrior and commander celebrated for leading the struggle against the Mughal Empire and protecting faith.
Sirhind Fateh Divas: The anniversary commemorating the historical victory and conquest of Sirhind by Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji.
Amit Shah: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation who issued the official greetings and commemorative message.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister and Minister of
Cooperation Shri Amit Shah extends greetings
on Sirhind Fateh Divas of Baba Banda Singh
Bahadur Ji
Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji was an ascetic at heart and an
invincible warrior for the defence of faith
Despite enduring countless cruelties, Baba Banda Singh
Bahadur Ji did not accept religious conversion
His life will forever remain a source of inspiration for the
protection of the nation and faith
Posted On: 12 MAY 2026 11:07AM by PIB Delhi
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah today extended his heartfelt greetings
on the auspicious occasion of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji’s Sirhind Fateh Divas.
In a post on X, Shri Amit Shah said, “Heartfelt congratulations on the auspicious occasion of Baba Banda
Singh Bahadur Ji's 'Sirhind Fateh Divas', the embodiment of unwavering devotion to faith, complete
dedication to the motherland, and extraordinary courage against injustice.
Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji was an ascetic at heart and an invincible warrior for the defence of faith. He
organized the farmers and led the struggle against injustice, defeated the Mughals, and gave an immortal
message of self-respect, courage, and the protection of faith. Despite enduring countless cruelties, he did
not accept religious conversion. His life will forever remain a source of inspiration for the protection of
the nation and faith.”
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ਧਰਮ ਪ੍ਰਤੀ ਅਟੁੱ ਟ ਿਨਸ਼ਠਾ ਮਾਤ ਭੂ ਮੀ ਪ੍ਰਤੀ ਪੂ ਰਨ ਸਮਰਪਣ ਅਤੇ ਅਿਨਆਂ ਿਵਰੁੱ ਧ ਅਦਭੁ ਤ ਸਾਹਸ ਦੀ ਮੂ ਰਤ ਬਾਬਾ ਬੰ ਦਾ
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ਿਸੰ ਘ ਬਹਾਦਰ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਸਰਿਹੰ ਦ ਫਿਤਹ ਿਦਵਸ ਦੀਆਂ ਲੱ ਖ ਲੱ ਖ ਵਧਾਈਆਂ।
ਬਾਬਾ ਬੰ ਦਾ ਿਸੰ ਘ ਬਹਾਦਰ ਜੀ ਮਨ ਤ ਵੈ ਰਾਗੀ ਅਤੇ ਧਰਮ ਦੀ ਰੱ ਿਖਆ ਲਈ ਇੱ ਕ ਅਿਜੱ ਤ ਯੋ ਧਾ ਸਨ। ਉਾਂ ਨ ਿਕਸਾਨਾਂ ਨੂੰ
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ਜਥੇ ਬੰ ਦ ਕਰਕੇ ਅਿਨਆਂ ਿਵਰੁੱ ਧ
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) May 12, 2026
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