PM Modi pays tribute at National War Memorial on Vijay Diwas

Vijay Diwas, Dec 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute at the National War Memorial in New Delhi on the 50th anniversary of 1971 that made Bangladesh an independent country on Wednesday. This day is celebrated as ‘Vijay Diwas’.

Swarnim Vijay Mashaal’ – a symbol of victory – was also lit by the Prime Minister. There are four such marshals or torches which will be carried to various parts of the country, including to villages of Param Vir Chakra and Mahavir Chakra Awardees of 1971 war.

The entire year is being celebrated as ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ to commemorate the golden jubilee of the 1971 India-Pakistan war. Various commemorative events will be conducted pan-India wherein war Veterans and Veer Naris will be felicitated.

Meanwhile, defence minister Rajnath Singh and home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday extended their wishes to countrymen on the occasion of the Vijay Diwas. The ministers saluted the bravery and courage of the Indian Army.

Today, on the occasion of Vijay Diwas, I salute the valour and bravery of the Indian Army. I remember the bravery of our soldiers who wrote a new saga of bravery in the 1971 war. Their sacrifice is a source of inspiration for all Indians. Nation will always revere them,” Singh said on Twitter.

“India’s victorious event #VijayDiwas is being celebrated at @RGU1984 by organising a national e-conclave on the theme “Valour of Indian Armed Forces“. A pleasure to hear from the leading professionals from our Armed Forces that gave a devastating blow to Pakistan in 1971 war,” CM of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu said on Twitter.

The Indian Armed Forces had in December 1971 secured a historic victory over Pakistan Army, which led to the creation of Bangladesh and also resulted in the largest military surrender after World War–II.