Modi pays tribute to Indian soldiers on 'India's historic victory in 1971'
"Today, on Vijay Diwas, we honour the courage and sacrifices of the brave soldiers who contributed to India's historic victory in 1971," Modi wrote in a post on social media platform X
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (16 December) paid tribute to soldiers who contributed to India's victory in 1971 during what is known to them as the Indo-Pak war.
"Today, on Vijay Diwas, we honour the courage and sacrifices of the brave soldiers who contributed to India's historic victory in 1971. Their selfless dedication and unwavering resolve safeguarded our nation and brought glory to us," Modi wrote in a post on X.
"This day is a tribute to their extraordinary valour and their unshakeable spirit. Their sacrifices will forever inspire generations and remain deeply embedded in our nation's history," the post further read.
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Union Home Minister of India Amit Shah also extended his wishes on the occasion, calling it "a symbol of the culmination of courage, unwavering dedication, and valour of the country's soldiers."
"'Vijay Diwas' is a symbol of the culmination of the courage, unwavering dedication, and valour of the brave soldiers of the army. On this day in 1971, the brave soldiers of the army not only defeated the morale of the enemies and hoisted the tricolour with pride but also brought about a historic change on the world map while protecting human values," Amit Shah wrote in a post on X.
"The country will remain proud of the bravery of its warriors till eternity," he added.
The Indo-Pakistani war of 1971, also known as the third India-Pakistan war, was a military confrontation between India and Pakistan that occurred during the Bangladesh Liberation War.
