Out of 60 MPs of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in 2018 it was proposed to replace November 14th as Children's Day in India with December 26th. This was a proposal for remembering the Chhote Sahibzaade,

Children's Day, also known as 'Bal Diwas', is celebrated annually on November 14 in India. The day is celebrated to appreciate and acknowledge children as they are the future of the county.

Children's Day, also popularly called "Bal Diwas," is an annual event observed in India on November 14. It is celebrated to honour Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, the country's first prime minister. Known affectionately as Chacha Nehru, he had a great affection for children and felt that they were the cornerstone and strength of a powerful country.

Each year on November 14, India celebrates Children’s Day, known as Bal Diwas, to honour the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister. This day is a celebration of the joy and innocence of childhood and a tribute to Nehru’s deep affection for children.