PM hails armed forces for India’s victory in 1971 Indo-Pak war
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday(December 16) hailed the armed forces for India’s victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, saying the history created by the soldiers will be written in golden letters.
On this day in 1971, over 90,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered before Indian troops, bringing to an end the bitterly fought war on the eastern and western fronts.
It also led to the creation of Bangladesh.
“On Vijay Diwas, I pay tributes to the courage, valour and bravery of Indian soldiers. The history that our troops created on this day will be embossed in golden letters,” Modi tweeted.
विजय दिवस पर भारतीय सैनिकों के साहस, शौर्य और पराक्रम को नमन करता हूं। 1971 में आज के दिन हमारी सेना ने जो इतिहास रचा, वह सदा स्वर्णाक्षरों में अंकित रहेगा।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 16, 2019
December 16 is observed as Vijay Diwas.