On the occasion of Swarnim Vijay Diwas, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commemorated the bravery and sacrifice of the armed forces during the 1971 war, calling it a “golden chapter in India’s military history.”
Swarnim Vijay Varsh marks the 50th anniversary of India’s victory in the 1971 war and the establishment of Bangladesh.
The Minister of Defense tweeted, “We recall the courage and sacrifice of our armed forces during the 1971 war on the occasion of ‘Swarnim Vijay Diwas.’ The 1971 conflict is seen as a watershed moment in Indian military history. We are proud of our military and their accomplishments.”
Shri Rajnath Singh also shared some archival pictures from the 1971 war, which include the historic photograph of Instrument of Surrender.
On Thursday at 10:30 a.m., Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the ‘Swarnim Vijay Mashaals’ homage and welcome ceremony at the National War Memorial in the national capital.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the Prime Minister lit the Swarnim Vijay Mashaal from the Eternal Flame at the National War Memorial on December 16 last year as part of the Swarnim Vijay Varsh Celebrations to commemorate 50 years of India’s victory in the 1971 war and the formation of Bangladesh.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lighted the Swarnim Vijay Mashaal from the Eternal Flame at the National War Memorial last December 16th. He also kindled four fires, each of which would travel in separate directions.
Since then, the four flames have travelled across the country, stopping in Siachen, Kanyakumari, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Longewala, the Rann of Kutch, and Agartala.
The flames were carried to important battlegrounds as well as the homes of gallantry medal winners and military veterans from the 1971 conflict. These four flames will be merged by the Prime Minister with the Eternal Flame at the National War Memorial today during the Homage Ceremony.
