New Delhi: On the occasion of Swarnim Vijay Diwas today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the great valour & sacrifices by the Muktijoddhas, Biranganas and the Indian Armed forces.
“Together, we fought and defeated oppressive forces,” he said in his tweet.
On the 50th Vijay Diwas, I recall the great valour and sacrifice by the Muktijoddhas, Biranganas and bravehearts of the Indian Armed Forces. Together, we fought and defeated oppressive forces. Rashtrapati Ji’s presence in Dhaka is of special significance to every Indian.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 16, 2021
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday (December 16) remembered the courage and sacrifice of the armed forces during the 1971 war and called it a “golden chapter in India`s military history” on the occasion of Swarnim Vijay Diwas.
On the occasion of ‘Swarnim Vijay Diwas’ we remember the courage and sacrifice of our armed forces during the 1971 war.
The 1971 war is the golden chapter in India’s military history. We are proud of our armed forces and their achievements.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 16, 2021
Swarnim Vijay Varsh commemorates 50 years of India`s victory in the 1971 war and the formation of Bangladesh.
Last year on 16 December, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lit the Swarnim Vijay Mashaal from the Eternal Flame at the National War Memorial. He also lit four flames that were to traverse along with different directions.
Since then, these four flames have traversed across the length and breadth of the country, including to Siachen, Kanyakumari, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Longewala, Rann of Kutch, Agartala.
The flames were taken to key battle areas and also to the houses of gallantry award winners and veterans of the 1971 war. Today, during the Homage Ceremony, these four flames will be merged by the Prime Minister with the Eternal Flame at the National War Memorial.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the homage and reception ceremony of `Swarnim Vijay Mashaals` at the National War Memorial in the national capital on Thursday at 10:30 am.
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