Political leaders in Bangladesh, including those from Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, reacted strongly to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message on Vijay Diwas or victory day, claiming that the victory of 1971 belonged to Bangladesh and India was “nothing more” than an ally in the struggle.
PM Modi, on Monday, took to his social media account, saying: “Today, on Vijay Diwas, we honour the courage and sacrifices of the brave soldiers who contributed to India’s historic victory in 1971. Their selfless dedication and unwavering resolve safeguarded our nation and brought glory to us. This day is a tribute to their extraordinary valour and their unshakable spirit. Their sacrifices will forever inspire generations and remain deeply embedded in our nation’s history.”
India celebrated Vijay Diwas on Monday, December 16, to mark the historic victory of 1971, when the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy united to launch a decisive offensive against East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), standing against the rule of West Pakistan.
Observed annually on December 16, Vijay Diwas honours India’s triumph in the 1971 War, which led to the liberation of East Pakistan from West Pakistan’s control and the creation of the independent nation of Bangladesh.
On December 16, 1971, then Pakistani forces commander, Lieutenant General AA Khan Niazi, surrendered in front of Indian commander Jagjit Singh Aurora and signed the ‘surrender instrument’. The surrender, along with 93,000 Pakistani forces, brought an end to East Pakistan’s years-long agitation against the cruel regime of West Pakistan.
Though there was no mention of Bangladesh or even Pakistan in PM Modi’s Vijay Diwas post, but the political leaders from the neighbouring country had come all guns blazing to react against it.
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