Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann accused the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) of taking a U-turn on Veer Bal Diwas, claiming their initial support was followed by opposition under public pressure. Mann stated the supreme sacrifice of the Sahibzadas cannot be confined to a single day and that the SAD's stance shows insincerity. Governor Gulab Chand Kataria emphasized the nation draws inspiration from the Sahibzadas' courage for faith and country. AAP leader Aman Arora suggested renaming the observance to 'Balidan Diwas' for greater dignity.