New Delhi, Dec 16 (UNI) On occasion of Vijay Diwas, President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday paid tributes to the war heroes to mark the 50th anniversary of India-Pakistan war in 1971.
'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,' the President said in a tweet.
Vijay Diwas marks India's decisive victory over Pakistan in 1971, which resulted in the liberation
of 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 Indian forces.
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