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PM Modi lights ’Swarnim Vijay Mashaal’ on 50th anniversary of 1971 Indo-Pak war


Mangalore Today News Network / News18

New Delhi, Dec 16, 2020:     Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lit up the ’Swarnim Vijay Mashaal’ at the National War Memorial in Delhi to mark the 50th anniversary of India’s victory in the 1971 India-Pakistan war, which is celebrated as Vijay Diwas.

 

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India celebrates December 16 as Vijay Diwas to commemorate its victory over Pakistan during the 1971 war that led to the creation of Bangladesh.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveils the logo for ’Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ to mark Vijay Diwas on the 50th anniversary of the 1971 India-Pakistan war. PM Modi, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and the tri-service chiefs lay wreaths to pay homage to the fallen soldiers.

Four victory mashaals were lit from the eternal flame at the National War Memorial that will be carried to various parts of India, including to the villages of Param Vir Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra awardees of the 1971 war.

Rajnath Singh paid tributes to the Indian Army for its valour and sacrifices in a tweet marking Vijay Diwas. He said the 1971 victory for India wrote a new story of bravery.

 

The defence ministry has said, to observe Vijay Diwas, various commemorative events will be conducted pan-India wherein war veterans will be felicitated. Also, band displays, seminars, exhibitions, equipment displays, film festivals, conclaves and adventure activities will also be held during the day.