President Droupadi Murmu, on Saturday, led the nation in paying tributes to the brave fallen heroes on the occasion of Vijay Diwas which commemorates India’s historic victory in the 1971 war over Pakistan. Through a post on X, the President said the nation remembers with gratitude the selfless sacrifice and unparalled courage of the Armed Forces personnel which ensured India’s victory.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid heartfelt tributes to the brave soldiers, remembering their sacrifices and unwavering spirit. It will forever be etched in the people’s hearts and nation’s history, he said.
“Today, on Vijay Diwas, we pay heartfelt tributes to all the brave heroes who dutifully served India in 1971, ensuring a decisive victory. Their valour and dedication remain a source of immense pride for the nation. Their sacrifices and unwavering spirit will forever be etched in the people’s hearts and our nation’s history. India salutes their courage and remembers their indomitable spirit”, PM Modi wrote on X.
On the occasion of #VijayDiwas, commemorating Nation’s resounding victory in #1971War, Hon’ble #DefenceMinister Sh Rajnath Singh, Sh Ajay Bhatt, Raksha Rajya Mantri, CDS, COAS, CNS, VCAS and Def Secy paid homage to #fallen soldiers of #IndianArmedForces at #NationalWarMemorial. pic.twitter.com/oKIKLdsAFJ
— राष्ट्रीय समर स्मारक / NATIONAL WAR MEMORIAL (@salute2soldier) December 16, 2023
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recalled the indomitable courage and valour of the Armed Forces personnel on Vijay Diwas, stating “We are proud of our Armed Forces who have fearlessly protected our country in every circumstance”.
The Defence Minister also laid a wreath and paid homage to the fallen heroes at the National War Memorial in New Delhi to mark the day. Raksha Rajya Mantri Ajay Bhatt, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and Vice Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal AP Singh also paid homage.
