Brig AK Chaturvedi receives Swarnim Vijay Varsh Victory Flame at 508 Army Base Workshop

Brig AK Chaturvedi, Commandant & MD, receives the Swarnim Vijay Jyoti at 508 Army Base Workshop in Prayagraj on Friday.-NE photo

NE NEWS SERVICE

PRAYAGRAJ, NOV 28

Commandant and Managing Director of 508 Army Base Workshop Brig AK Chaturvedi received the ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ Flame at Chheoki in Prayagraj on Friday, says a release..

As part of commemorative events to mark the 50^th anniversary of victory over Pakistan in the year 1971, a function was organized on Friday at Chheoki location of Prayagraj. The Victory Flame was received by Brig AK Chaturvedi, Commandant and Managing Director of 508 Army Base Workshop.

A series of events were organized, including victory run by school kids, followed by variety entertainment programme by the students of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Chheoki.

Brig AK Chaturvedi, Comdt & MD felicitating the War Veterans at 508 Army Base Workshop in Prayagraj on Friday.-NE photo

The event was concluded by felicitating the Veterans of 1971 war staying in and around Naini location by remembering the supreme sacrifices made for the victory of the great nation.

The Indian Army is observing year 2021 as ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ to commemorate the 50^th anniversary of victory over Pakistan in the year 1971. The grand celebration was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi by lighting up the ‘Swarnim Vijay Mashal’ at the National War memorial on December 16, 2021, the release added.