New Delhi : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on December 16, 2021, morning, joined the Nation in remembering the courage, valour and sacrifice of the Armed Forces during the 1971 war on the occasion of ‘Swarnim Vijay Diwas’ . In a series of tweets, the Defence Minister termed the 1971 war as the golden chapter in India’s military history.
Swarnim Vijay Varsh is being celebrated to mark 50 years of India’s victory in 1971 war. The aim is to spread the message of unity, nationalism and pride among people in general and Armed Forces in particular, in addition to showing respect to the veterans who participated in the war.
Rajnath Singh
@rajnathsingh
On the occasion of ‘Swarnim Vijay Diwas’ we remember the courage and sacrifice of our armed forces during the 1971 war. The 1971 war is the golden chapter in India’s military history. We are proud of our armed forces and their achievements.
Rajnath also shared some archival pictures from the 1971 war, which include the historic photograph of Instrument of Surrender.
Rajnath Singh
@rajnathsingh
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