'Their selfless dedication, unwavering resolve brought glory to us,' PM Modi pays tribute to soldiers on Vijay Diwas

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led the nation in commemorating Vijay Diwas on Tuesday, paying homage to the martyrs of the 1971 war.

This historic victory not only ensured India's military triumph over Pakistan but also led to the creation of Bangladesh as an independent nation.

President Murmu, in her post on the social media platform X, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Bravehearts, writing: "On Vijay Diwas, I pay homage to our valiant soldiers who displayed indomitable courage during the 1971 war, securing victory for India. A grateful nation remembers the ultimate sacrifice of our bravehearts whose stories inspire every Indian and shall remain a source of national pride."