Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann pays tribute to Sikh poet Bhai Vir Singh Ji on his birth anniversary, celebrating his enduring literary and spiritual legacy.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann today paid homage to the eminent Sikh poet and litterateur, Bhai Vir Singh Ji, on the occasion of his birth anniversary. In a heartfelt tweet, the CM described Bhai Vir Singh Ji as a “pen-wealthy” literary giant who played a pivotal role in spreading Sikhism through his writings.

ਮਹਾਨ ਕਵੀ ਅਤੇ ਸਿੱਖ ਸਾਹਿਤਕਾਰ ਭਾਈ ਵੀਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ਨੂੰ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਜਨਮ ਵਰ੍ਹੇਗੰਢ ਮੌਕੇ ਸਤਿਕਾਰ ਸਹਿਤ ਪ੍ਰਣਾਮ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਾਂ। ਕਲਮ ਦੇ ਧਨੀ ਭਾਈ ਵੀਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ਨੇ ਆਪਣੀਆਂ ਵਡਮੁੱਲੀਆਂ ਕਿਰਤਾਂ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਸਿੱਖੀ ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰਚਾਰ ਤੇ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਰ ‘ਚ ਅਹਿਮ ਭੂਮਿਕਾ ਨਿਭਾਈ। ਆਪ ਜੀ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਸਿੱਖ ਇਤਿਹਾਸ ‘ਚ ਹਮੇਸ਼ਾ ਅਮਰ ਰਹੇਗਾ। pic.twitter.com/0qFnATMtqg

— Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) December 5, 2025

“His name will forever remain immortal in Sikh history,” Mann wrote, highlighting the lasting impact of the poet’s contributions.

Bhai Vir Singh Ji, widely regarded as the father of modern Punjabi literature, enriched Sikh and Punjabi literary traditions through his poetry, novels, and religious texts. His works are celebrated for combining spiritual depth with literary excellence, influencing generations of readers and writers alike.

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Throughout his life, Bhai Vir Singh Ji endeavored to promote Sikh teachings, values, and history, making him a central figure in the Sikh literary and cultural renaissance of the early 20th century.

His birth anniversary is observed with reverence across Punjab and in Sikh communities worldwide, often marked by literary events, prayers, and discussions celebrating his works and teachings.

Chief Minister Mann’s tribute reflects the Punjab government’s commitment to honoring its cultural and literary heritage, ensuring that Bhai Vir Singh Ji’s legacy continues to inspire future generations.