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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to the valour and sacrifices of Bangladeshi freedom fighters and Indian armed forces on the 50th anniversary of Vijay Diwas, which commemorates India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war.
Bangladesh, then part of Pakistan, became an independent country after the war.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in Homage & Reception Ceremony of ‘Swarnim Vijay Mashaals’ at the National War Memorial in Delhi to mark 50th #VijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/cLpfWIjbJP
— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2021
Modi tweeted, “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.”
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
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid a wreath at the National War Memorial on the occasion of 50th #VijayDiwas. Later on PM modi wrote visitors’ book at the National War Memorial.
Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays a wreath at the National War Memorial on the occasion of 50th #VijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/8t7mQI6AEo
— ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2021
“On behalf of the entire nation, I salute the warriors of the 1971 war. The citizens are proud of the brave warriors who wrote unparalleled tales of valour…”
Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister Tweeted, 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.
