‘Defeated oppressive forces’: PM Modi remembers sacrifices of Indian bravehearts on Golden Victory Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday remembered the great valor and sacrifice by Muktijodha, Birangana and the Indian Armed Forces on the occasion of Golden Victory Day, which commemorates India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war. In a tweet shared in the morning, he said that “together we fought the oppressive forces and defeated them”.
Bangladesh, which was then part of Pakistan, became an independent country after the war.
“On the 50th Vijay Diwas, I remember the great valor and sacrifice by the Muktijodhs, Veeranganas and bravehearts of the Indian Armed Forces. Together, we fought and defeated the oppressive forces. Rashtrapatiji’s presence in Dhaka holds a special significance for every Indian. Is.” Prime Minister tweeted.
President Ram Nath Kovind, who arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday on his first state visit at the invitation of his counterpart M Abdul Hamid, will attend the golden jubilee celebrations of Bangladesh’s independence from Pakistan in 1971.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh also 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 Golden Vijay Diwas, we remember the courage and sacrifice of our armed forces during the 1971 war. The 1971 war is a golden chapter in India’s military history. We are proud of our armed forces and their achievements.” tweeted.
Last year, PM Modi lit the golden victory torch from the Eternal Flame at the National War Memorial in New Delhi. He also lit four flames which were to be crossed along different directions. Since then, these four flames have spread across the country including Siachen, Kanyakumari, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Longewala, Rann of Kutch, Agartala. Flames were also carried to major war zones and the homes of 1971 war gallantry award winners and veterans. During the tribute ceremony today, the Prime Minister will merge these four flames with the eternal flame at the National War Memorial.
Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on 16 December to commemorate the victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war, which led to the creation of Bangladesh. The war began on 3 December 1971 and ended 13 days later on 16 December with the unconditional surrender of the Pakistani Army.
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