PM Modi, Rajnath Singh pay tribute to martyrs of 1971 War on Vijay Diwas

PM Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Home Minister Amit Shah paid homage to the martyrs of the 1971 War on the occasion of Vijay Diwas.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to the sacrifices of India’s armed forces during the 1971 war on the occasion of ‘Swarnim Vijay Diwas'. 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 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. ‘ ’1971pic.twitter.com/AwxoSTJclD 1971 #VijayDiwas16 December 2021 marks the Golden Jubilee of the #IndianArmedForces victory over Pakistan in #LiberationWar1971. On this day, let us salute the courage & fortitude displayed by #IndianArmedForces in the 1971 Liberation War.#SwarnimVijayVarsh#AmritMahotsav pic.twitter.com/vJe7LQVpVW #SwarnimVijayVarsh is being celebrated with great pomp & vigour across the country.Tales of heroism & raw courage displayed by our Defence forces in its glorious victory over Pakistan continue to inspire the #youth of the country.#ShiningJammuKashmir @adgpi@Tri_Service pic.twitter.com/nwV3npLJdb

"On the 50th Vijay Diwas, I recall the great valour and sacrifice by the Muktijoddhas, Biranganas and bravehearts of the Indian Armed Forces," he tweeted.