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New Delhi, Dec 12: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday inaugurated the two-day “Swarnim Vijay Parv” at India Gate in Delhi. He inaugurated ‘Wall of Fame -1971 Indo-Pak war’ and visits military equipment display at the inaugural ceremony of ‘Swarnim Vijay Parv’ to commemorate 50 years of India’s victory in the 1971 war and Bangladesh friendship.
Delhi | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates 'Wall of Fame -1971 Indo-Pak war' and visits military equipment display at the inaugural ceremony of ‘Swarnim Vijay Parv’ to commemorate 50 years of India's victory in the 1971 war pic.twitter.com/CdxmWIDgjc
— ANI (@ANI) December 12, 2021
Addressing the Swarnim Vijay Parv celebrations at India Gate, Rajnath Singh said, “Pakistan wants to break India by promoting terrorism. Indian Armed Forces foiled Pakistan’s plans in 1971 and now we are working towards eliminating terrorism from the root. We have won in a direct war, victory will be ours in an indirect war also.”
“This Vijay Parv festival is not only of any particular operations, but the spirit of victory setteled in the soul of the countrymen and our armies, which is present in all parts of our armies from Rani Laxmibai to Major Somnath Sharma, Veer Abdul Hamid and Captain Vikram Batra today,” said Rajnath Singh.
Recalling the 1971 war, he said, “today, I bow to the bravery, valor & sacrifice of every soldier of India’s Armed Forces, due to which India won the 1971 war. The country will always be indebted to them for their sacrifice.”
Talking about the IAF Chopper crash near Tamil Nadu’s Coonoor, Defence Minister said that, after passing away of Gen. Bipin Rawat, his wife&11 other Armed Forces personnel, we’ve decided to celebrate ‘Swarnim Vijay Parv’ with simplicity. IAF’s Gp Capt Varun Singh, is under treatment at Command Hospital Bengaluru. We pray for his early recovery.
Meanwhile, Late CDS General Bipin Rawat’s pre-recorded message was also played at the event on the occasion ‘Swarnim Vijay Parv’ inaugurated today at India Gate lawns. This message was recorded by him on December 7.
#WATCH Late CDS General Bipin Rawat's pre-recorded message played at an event on the occasion 'Swarnim Vijay Parv' inaugurated today at India Gate lawns in Delhi. This message was recorded on December 7.
(Source: Indian Army) pic.twitter.com/trWYx7ogSy
— ANI (@ANI) December 12, 2021
Notably, ‘Swarnim Vijay Parv’ is being celebrated at India Gate from December 12 till December 13, 2021, to commemorate 50 years of India’s historic victory in the 1971 war and the Indo-Bangaladesh friendship.
The event was inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today. Major weapons and equipment’s used during the 1971 war have been displayed along with the snippets of major battles.
