Bhagwant Mann Pays Tribute to Baba Banda Singh Bahadur on His Martyrdom Anniversary

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann paid heartfelt tribute to Baba Banda Singh Bahadur, hailing him as a legendary general of the Sikh community who stood fearlessly against oppression and tyranny. 

ਸਿੱਖ ਕੌਮ ਦੇ ਮਹਾਨ ਜਰਨੈਲ ਬਾਬਾ ਬੰਦਾ ਸਿੰਘ ਬਹਾਦਰ ਜੀ ਦੀ ਅਦੁੱਤੀ ਸ਼ਹਾਦਤ ਨੂੰ ਕੋਟਿ-ਕੋਟਿ ਪ੍ਰਣਾਮ। ਬਾਬਾ ਬੰਦਾ ਸਿੰਘ ਬਹਾਦਰ ਜੀ ਸਿੱਖ ਇਤਿਹਾਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਉਹ ਮਹਾਨ ਜਰਨੈਲ ਹੋਏ ਹਨ, ਜਿਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੇ ਜਬਰ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੁਲਮ ਦੇ ਖ਼ਿਲਾਫ਼ ਹਕੂਮਤ ਨਾਲ ਟੱਕਰ ਲੈਕੇ ਮੁਗ਼ਲ ਸਾਮਰਾਜ ਦੀਆਂ ਜੜ੍ਹਾਂ ਹਿਲਾ ਦਿੱਤੀਆਂ ਸਨ। pic.twitter.com/z4uinzjV1l

— Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) June 25, 2025

In a tweet posted in Punjabi, Mann said,

“Endless salute to the unparalleled martyrdom of the great general of the Sikh community, Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji. He was a towering figure in Sikh history who shook the foundations of the Mughal Empire by standing up to injustice and cruelty.”

The tribute marks the remembrance of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur’s martyrdom, a key figure in Sikh history who led the first major military victory against the Mughals after the era of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. His courage, leadership, and ultimate sacrifice are remembered as symbols of resistance, justice, and sovereignty.

Bhagwant Mann Message 

Bhagwant Mann's message echoes the sentiments of millions in Punjab and across the Sikh diaspora, who honour Baba Banda Singh Bahadur as a heroic symbol of selfless struggle against imperial rule.

Across Punjab, gurdwaras and Sikh institutions held special prayers and commemorative events to mark Baba Banda Singh Bahadur’s martyrdom. Scholars and historians highlighted his visionary leadership, which laid the foundation for the later rise of the Khalsa Raj under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

The Chief Minister’s tribute serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving Sikh heritage, especially in times when historical figures risk being reduced to mere symbols rather than lived inspirations.