Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other political leaders on Thursday paid tribute to the sacrifices of India’s armed forces during the 1971 war on the occasion of ‘Swarnim Vijay Diwas'.
Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said, "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."
Meanwhile, President Ram Nath Kovind will witness Bangladesh's 50th Victory Day celebrations in Dhaka today as a guest of honour.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, too, paid his tribute to the martyrs of the 1971 war. On the occasion of Swarnim Vijay Diwas, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh remembered the courage and sacrifice of the armed forces during the 1971 war and called it a "golden chapter in India's military history".
Taking to Twitter, the Defence Minister said, "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."
He also shared a picture of "Instrument of Surrender" and said, "This day, that year!" Swarnim Vijay Varsh commemorates 50 years of India's victory in the 1971 war and the formation of Bangladesh.
Home Minister Amit Shah also paid homage to the 1971 war martyrs.
On the occasion of Swarnim Vijay Diwas, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also paid his tribute.
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.
(With inputs from ANI)
