“Nation bows in pride and gratitude to the Indian Armed Forces,” said the Defence Minister of India, Rajnath Singh, marking the ‘Vijay Diwas’ of the Indo-Pak ‘71 war. Singh, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan and Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh laid wreaths at the National War Memorial and paid tributes to the fallen heroes.
The country marks December 16 as 'Vijay Diwas', commemorating India's victory in the 1971 India-Pakistan War.
"On Vijay Diwas, the nation bows in pride and gratitude to the Indian Armed Forces who delivered the decisive victory of 1971. The Army, Navy and Air Force operated in flawless coordination, reshaping history and asserting India's strategic resolve. Their valour, discipline and combat spirit continue to inspire generations and strengthen our national will," the defence minster posted on X.
At a solemn ceremony, he laid a wreath at the National War Memorial and paid homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation.
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, who accompanied the defence minister at the wreath-laying ceremony, also paid tribute to the bravehearts, saying their heroic tales will continue to inspire every Indian for generations to come.
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