Rajouri :To commemorate the 355th birth anniversary of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji, his statue was unveiled by Major General Gaurav Rishi, Shaurya Chakra, Sena Medal, GOC 25 Infantry Division on 27 Oct 2024 at National Flag site, Narian along NH-144A. On this auspicious occasion Senior Army Offrs, Ex- Servicemen & villagers of places nearby Narian were also present.
Baba Banda Singh Bahadur was a great warrior. He was born on 27 Oct 1670 in a farmer family of Ramdev in Rajouri region (J&K). His original name was Laxman Dev Manhas, which later become Madhav Dass. He left home at the age of fifteen to become an ascetic and he came to be known as Madhav Dass Bairagi. Guru Govind Singh Ji met Banda Singh Bahadur for the first time in 1708 in Nanded, Maharashtra. Impressed by Guru Govind Singh Ji, he called himself Guru ka Banda and was named Banda Singh by Guru Govind Singh Ji. Banda Singh broke the myth of the Mughals being invincible and avenged the martyrdom of Sahibzaade.
Coincidentally, birth anniversary of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur coincided with Infantry Day celebrated by the Indian Army on 27 Oct. After inauguration, the place would be known as ‘Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Mod’ . Being a great warrior, Baba Banda Singh Bahadur continues to inspire the people of Rajouri and will instil sense of pride amongst the civilian and locals moving along the highway.
