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PM To Take Part In Homage, Reception Ceremony Of Swarnim Vijay Mashaals Today

On 16 December 2021, during the homage ceremony, these four flames will be merged by the Prime Minister with the Eternal Flame at the National War Memorial.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the homage and reception ceremony of Swarnim Vijay Mashaal's at the National War Memorial on December 16, informed the Prime Minister Office (PMO) on Wednesday. 

As a part of the Swarnim Vijay Varsh Celebrations to commemorate 50 years of India’s victory in the 1971 war and formation of Bangladesh, on 16 December last year, the Prime Minister lit the Swarnim Vijay Mashaal from the Eternal Flame at the National War Memorial. 

According to the PMO, he also lit four flames that were to traverse along with different directions. Since then, these four flames have traversed across the length and breadth of the country, including to Siachen, Kanyakumari, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Longewala, Rann of Kutch, Agartala etc. The flames were taken to key battle areas and also to the houses of gallantry award winners and veterans of the 1971 war.

On 16 December 2021, during the homage ceremony, these four flames will be merged by the Prime Minister with the Eternal Flame at the National War Memorial.


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