India is celebrating the ‘Swarnim Vijay Diwas,’ on the 16th of December, Thursday. The day is celebrated to remember the sacrifice of Indian army soldiers who fought against Pakistani troops in 1971 and won the Indo-Pakistani War. It was also the biggest military surrender by the Pakistan military, since World War II. The chief of the Pakistani forces, General Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi, along with 93,000 troops surrendered unconditionally to the allied forces consisting of Indian Army and Mukti Bahini, led by General Jagjit Singh Aurora in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
After winning the war, Bangladesh also got freedom and was established as an independent Country.
Mr. Rajnath Singh, the Defence Minister of India, remembered the courage and sacrifice of the armed forces during the 1971 war and called it a “golden chapter in India’s military history.” He 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.”
Swarnim Vijay Varsh commemorated 50 years of India’s victory in the 1971 war and the formation of Bangladesh. In 2020, 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 travel along different directions. Today, during the Homage Ceremony, these four flames will be merged by the Prime Minister with the Eternal Flame
On the occasion, 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, Mr. Ram Nath Kovind, the President of India is on a three day visit to Bangladesh. During his visit, he met with the Prime Minister of Bangladesh Ms. Sheikh Hasina and discussed bilateral relations, growth and development of the two countries.
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