‘Indira Gandhi’s role in 1971 war was exemplary’
The Hindu
Telangana Congress unit celebrates 50th anniversary of the Bangladesh Liberation War
The present regime in the country led by Narendra Modi is trying to dilute the monumental role of Indira Gandhi in the liberation of Bangladesh, but without her courageous decisions, the Bangladesh war could have continued for months, argued Praveen Davar, convenor of the AICC Commemoration Committee on Bangladesh Liberation War.
Capt. Davar, who was speaking at a programme organised by Telangana Congress unit to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, said Indira Gandhi proved how decisive leadership can lead the country to victory. He said over 4,000 Indian soldiers made supreme sacrifice in the 1971 war while about 10,000 others were injured.
Former TPCC president and Nalgonda MP, N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, who himself served as an Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot, said the dynamic leadership of Indira Gandhi led to victory over Pakistan in just 13 days. He said Indira Gandhi did not succumb to the pressures of USA and China. Her strong leadership and unwavering commitment to the Bangladeshis was the decisive factor.