India is celebrating Vijay Diwas today. It is a day that makes every Indian proud. Vijay Diwas marks India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war, which resulted in the liberation of erstwhile East Pakistan and the creation of the new state of Bangladesh. On this day in 1971, the Chief of the Pakistani Forces, General Niazi along with 93,000 of his soldiers surrendered to the Indian forces. On Vijay Diwas today, President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers and others greeted the country's brave soldiers.
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"On Vijay Diwas, let us recall the valour of our soldiers that affirmed our nation's unwavering commitment to defend our sovereignty and protect human dignity. Their martyrdom in 1971 war had shown unparalleled grit & prowess of our forces. The nation is eternally indebted to them": President Kovind
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"Indian Air Force pays tribute to the brave warriors of the Indian Armed Forces who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the Nation during the Indo-Pak 1971 war": IAF
"Greetings to all countrymen on this historic post Independence event reflecting the political will of the nation and response of its military! Jai Hind": General VP Malik
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"On #VijayDiwas, salute to the courage and valour of brave soldiers who fought gallantly for the pride of our nation and laid down their lives to make India triumphant in the 1971 war": Naveen Patnaik
Happy Vijay Diwas 2020!
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