New Delhi: Embarking India’s decisive victory over Pakistan in 1971, December 16, that resulted in the formation of Bangladesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, led the nation in paying tributes to the warriors of the 1971 war.“The citizens are proud of the brave warriors who wrote unparalleled tales of valour,” Prime Minister said while attending the special event at the National War Memorial in Delhi to mark Swarnim Vijay Varsh - 50 years of India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh accompanied the Prime Minister at the event.Visuals showed the Prime Minister laying a wreath at the memorial.Earlier, in the morning PM Modi tweeted, “I recall the great valour and sacrifice by the Muktijoddhas, Biranganas and brave hearts of the Indian Armed Forces. Together, we fought and defeated oppressive forces. Rashtrapati Ji's presence in Dhaka is of special significance to every Indian.”Meanwhile, President Ram Nath Kovind visited Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka to attend the country’s 50th Victory day celebrations as the guest of honour.Source: With inputs from news agency ANI
