Kargil Vijay Diwas: PM, CM Remember Soldiers on 50th Anniversary of 1971 India-Pak War

By Odisha News Insight Last updated Dec 16, 2020 1,006

On Kargil Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid respects to Feb soldiers who were martyred in the 1971 India-Pakistan war.

He also visited the National War Memorial and lit up the ‘Swarnim Vijay Mashaal.’

On Vijay Diwas we recall the unwavering courage of our armed forces that resulted in a decisive victory for our nation in the 1971 war. On this special Vijay Diwas, had the honour of lighting the ‘Swarnim Vijay Mashaal’ at the National War Memorial. pic.twitter.com/ERHoWF6GxF
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 16, 2020

Home Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled the logo of ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh.’

On the occasion of ‘Vijay Diwas’ the logo of #SwarnimVijayVarsh was unveiled today. The nation will always remember the indomitable courage of the Indian Armed Forces during the 1971 war. #VijayDiwas2020 #1971War pic.twitter.com/pGQ9Erqfnr
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 16, 2020

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik also remembered that soldiers who gave their lives for the nation.

On #VijayDiwas, salute to the courage and valour of brave soldiers who fought gallantly for the pride of our nation and laid down their lives to make India triumphant in the 1971 war. pic.twitter.com/Jupwl3AKgE
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) December 16, 2020