NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI, DEC 16
President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday recalled the valour of Indian soldiers martyred in the 1971 war and said the nation is eternally indebted to them.
On Vijay Diwas, let us recall the valour of our soldiers that affirmed our nation’s unwavering commitment to defend our sovereignty and protect human dignity. Their martyrdom in 1971 war had shown unparalleled grit & prowess of our forces. The nation is eternally indebted to them
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 16, 2020
India celebrates December 16 as Vijay Diwas to commemorate its victory over Pakistan during the 1971 war that led to the creation of Bangladesh.
आज #विजय_दिवस के ऐतिहासिक अवसर पर भारतीय सेनाओं के शौर्य & पराक्रम को सादर नमन…1971 के भारत-पाक युद्ध के अमर शहीदों व उनके परिजनों के त्याग को कृतज्ञ नमन!
यह दिन भारत के इतिहास में स्वर्ण अक्षरों में अंकित रहेगा, भावी पीढ़ियों के लिए राष्ट्र निष्ठा का आदर्श प्रस्तुत करता रहेगा
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) December 16, 2020
“On Vijay Diwas, let us recall the valour of our soldiers that affirmed our nation’s unwavering commitment to defend our sovereignty and protect human dignity. Their martyrdom in the 1971 war had shown unparalleled grit & prowess of our forces. The nation is eternally indebted to them,” Kovind tweeted.
On Vijay Diwas we recall the unwavering courage of our armed forces that resulted in a decisive victory for our nation in the 1971 war. On this special Vijay Diwas, had the honour of lighting the ‘Swarnim Vijay Mashaal’ at the National War Memorial. pic.twitter.com/ERHoWF6GxF
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 16, 2020
Rahul greets people on 50th anniversary of 1971 win over Pak
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday greeted people on the 50th anniversary of India’s victory over Pakistan in 1971, noting it took place at a time when neighbouring countries used to recognise the mettle of the Indian prime minister and feared violating our borders.
सन् ‘71 में भारत की पाकिस्तान पर ऐतिहासिक जीत के उत्सव पर देशवासियों को शुभकामनाएँ और सेना के शौर्य को नमन।
ये उस समय की बात है जब भारत के पड़ोसी देश भारत के प्रधानमंत्री का लोहा मानते थे और हमारे देश की सीमा का उल्लंघन करने से डरते थे!#VijayDiwas
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 16, 2020
India celebrates December 16 as Vijay Diwas to commemorate its victory over Pakistan during the 1971 war that led to the creation of Bangladesh.
“Greetings to people of the country on the celebration of India”s historic victory over Pakistan in 1971 and salutations to the valour of our armed forces,” Gandhi said in a tweet in Hindi.
“It took place at a time when India”s neighbouring countries used to recognise the mettle of the Indian prime minister and feared violating the borders of our country,” he said.
Indira Gandhi was the prime minister of India when this war took place.