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S WASI IMAM / NEW DELHI
INDIA is celebrating Vijay Diwas today to commemorate India’s victory over Pakistan in 1971 war. Rich tributes are being paid to the Martyrs who laid down their lives during the war. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman along with Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba, Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa and Vice Chief of Army Lieutenant General Devraj Anbu paid tributes to the Martyrs at Amar Jawan Jyoti.
On this day in 1971, the chief of the Pakistani forces, General Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi, along with 93 thousand troops, had surrendered unconditionally to the allied forces consisting of Indian Army and Mukti Bahini, led by Lieutenant General Jagjit Singh Aurora in Dhaka after their defeat in the Liberation War.
On the occasion of #VijayDiwas , Smt @nsitharaman, along with the Service Chiefs, lays a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, paying homage to those who have sacrificed their lives to protect the honour of the nation.
Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/zYDiwBDxm5
— रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India (@DefenceMinIndia) December 16, 2018
The end of the war also resulted in subsequent secession of East Pakistan into Bangladesh. Special programmes are also being organised at the headquarters of the Eastern Command at the Fort William in Kolkata to celebrate the day.
Led by parliamentarian Ms. Quazi Rosy, a 72-member delegation of war veterans and Mukti Jodhas from the neighbouring country are taking part in Vijay Diwas celebrations
President Ram Nath Kovind said, on Vijay Diwas, the nation remembers with gratitude the Armed Forces who defended the nation and upheld universal values of human liberty in 1971. In a tweet, he said, in particular, the nation pays tribute to those who lost their lives in that valiant effort.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, on Vijay Diwas today, the nation remembers the indomitable spirit of the brave soldiers who fought in 1971. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, their unwavering courage and patriotism ensured the country is safe. He said, their service will always inspire every Indian.
On Vijay Diwas, Information and Broadcasting Minister Col Rajyavardhan Rathore saluted the unparalleled valour of India’s armed forces.
In a tweet, Mr Rathore said, in 1971, on this day, the Indian armed forces defeated Pakistan and Bangladesh was born. He said, the legendary courage and sacrifice of the armed forces will continue to inspire India for generations to come.
On the occasion of 47th Vijay Diwas, we salute the brave soldiers of the Indian Army who fought valiantly in the 1971 war.
The Indo-Pak war started on 3rd Dec and went on for 14 days, leading to Pakistan’s surrender to India and freedom of ‘Bangladesh’
Jai Hind 🇮🇳#VijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/S9H8MDydZb
— Khabar Bar (@Khabar_Bar) December 16, 2018