New Delhi | President leads the nation in paying tributes to the brave fallen heroes on Vijay Diwas commemorating India’s victory in 1971 war

President leads the nation in paying tributes to the brave fallen heroes on Vijay Diwas commemorating India’s victory in 1971 war

Their valour, dedication, sacrifices & unwavering spirit will forever be etched in the people’s hearts and nation’s history: Prime Minister

Raksha Mantri lays a wreath & pays homage to the brave soldiers at National War Memorial, New Delhi

President Smt Droupadi Murmu, on December 16, 2023, 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. 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.

The nation remembers with gratitude the selfless sacrifice made by our armed forces during the 1971 war. On Vijay Diwas, I pay homage to the bravehearts who displayed unparalleled courage and achieved historic victory.

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 16, 2023
Prime Minister Shri 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.

The nation remembers with gratitude the selfless sacrifice made by our armed forces during the 1971 war. On Vijay Diwas, I pay homage to the bravehearts who displayed unparalleled courage and achieved historic victory.

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 16, 2023

Prime Minister Shri 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…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 16, 2023

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh recalled the indomitable courage and valour of the Armed Forces personnel, stating that “We are proud of our Armed Forces who have fearlessly protected our country in every circumstance”.

On the special occasion of ‘Vijay Diwas’, the nation salutes the indomitable courage and valor displayed by India’s armed forces during the 1971 war.

We are proud of our Armed Forces who have fearlessly protected our country in every circumstance. Their sacrifice and service…

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 16, 2023

The Raksha Mantri 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 Shri 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 Shri Giridhar Aramane and Vice Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal AP Singh also paid homage.

#1971 War – a chapter of courage & bravery etched in history with the blood of our bravehearts. Tale that left an imprint on the geographic boundaries of the world.

Salute to the warriors who wrote the tale of triumph in the sands of time.
📹Courtesy - Films Division, MIB pic.twitter.com/1s9AFhVOmq

— A. Bharat Bhushan Babu (@SpokespersonMoD) December 16, 2023