PM Modi leads nation in paying tribute to 1971 war martyrs on Vijay Diwas
India Today
PM Modi paid tributes to the 1971 war martyrs on Thursday and lit the Swarnim Vijay Mashaal.
PM Narendra Modi on Thursday, December 16, led the nation in paying tribute to the martyrs of the 1971 war on Vijay Diwas. He participated in the Homage & Reception Ceremony of 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaal' at the War Memorial. 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.
Vijay Diwas is observed to commemorate India's victory in the 1971 war and the Liberation of Bangladesh. The year 2021 is being observed as Swarnim Vijay Varsh to commemorate 50 years of India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war.
