The Prime Minister on Tuesday paid tribute to India’s brave soldiers on Vijay Diwas, remembering their courage and sacrifice in the 1971 war. In a social media post, he said their steadfast resolve and selfless
service secured a historic victory for the nation.
The Prime Minister added that their valour remains a source of pride and continues to inspire generations of Indians.
On Vijay Diwas, we remember the brave soldiers whose courage and sacrifice ensured India had a historic victory in 1971. Their steadfast resolve and selfless service protected our nation and etched a moment of pride in our history. This day stands as a salute to their valour and…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)December 16, 2025 " rel="nofollow">http://On Vijay Diwas, we remember the brave soldiers whose courage and sacrifice ensured India had a historic victory in 1971. Their steadfast resolve and selfless service protected our nation and etched a moment of pride in our history. This day stands as a salute to their valour and…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 16, 2025
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the nation bows in pride to armed forces for 1971 victory. He added that the victory asserted India’s strategic resolve.
“On Vijay Diwas, the nation bows in pride and gratitude to the Indian Armed Forces who delivered the decisive victory of 1971. The Army, Navy and Air Force operated in flawless coordination, reshaping history and asserting India’s strategic resolve. Their valour, discipline and combat spirit continue to inspire generations and strengthen our national will,” reads Rajnath Singh’s post on X.
The war of 1971 was a conflict between India and Pakistan that lasted from December 3 to December 16, 1971, which created Bangladesh from East Pakistan. On December 16, 1971, known as Vijay Diwas, Lt. Gen. A.A.K. Niazi surrendered in Dhaka, with over 93,000 Pakistani troops taken prisoner.
