Forty-seven years ago, on this very same day, the chief of the Pakistani forces, General Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi, along with 93,000 troops surrendered to Indian Army and Bangladesh Forces called the Mukti Bahini
New Delhi: As India celebrates Vijay Diwas on December 16 to commemorate its Army’s victory over Pakistan in 1971, politicians and celebrities took to Twitter to pay tribute to the brave soldiers who fought relentlessly during the war for the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistan.
Forty-seven years ago, on this very same day, the chief of the Pakistani forces, General Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi, along with 93,000 troops surrendered to Indian Army and Bangladesh Forces called the Mukti Bahini.
On Sunday (December 16, 2018), expressing gratitude to India, Bangladesh lawmaker Quazi Rosy said, "Without you (Indian Armed Forces), we would not have been able to attain independence so fast."
Salutations to our soldiers who valiantly fought 1971 war and brought victory to our Nation. We remain indebted to them for their courage and selfless service to the Nation. pic.twitter.com/h4GikvtfiH
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani)47 years ago on this day , in 1971, was a historic day for our armed forces pic.twitter.com/m0iE7nkNaC
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)Sometimes it is necessary and morally right for the sword to be mightier than the pen. pic.twitter.com/iWshViVaVZ
— Anand Ranganathan (@ARanganathan72)Today on , we remember the indomitable spirit of the brave soldiers who fought in 1971. Their unwavering courage and patriotism ensured our country is safe. Their service will always inspire every Indian.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)Dec16th is - a day in 1971 when ‘s armed forces inflictd defeat on resultg in PakArmys surrender - the largest post WW2 surrender those who servd n sacrficd 🇮🇳🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/i1R3ThHcWI
— Rajeev Chandrasekhar 🇮🇳 (@rajeev_mp)Today, in 1971, was the day of one of the most conclusive war victories in history.
Some pictures of my father, from the time, though I've shared these earlier. pic.twitter.com/HPY8Vz8y2J
On , a salute to the unparalleled valor of India's armed forces.
In 1971, on this day, our armed forces defeated Pakistan and Bangladesh was born.
The legendary courage and sacrifice of our armed forces will continue to inspire India for generations to come. pic.twitter.com/J43XwMkgUt
Today at 12:30 pm, Bengaluru will dedicate a road to hero of Nagrota, Major Akshay Girish. Do be there to pay respects to the martyr. There couldn’t have been a better day to honour him. Today is pic.twitter.com/YEXdAbGz8M
— Major Gaurav Arya (@majorgauravarya)On this occasion of , let us remember the victory of our brave soldiers in 1971. I salute their courage, valor and patriotism for our country. They are inspiration to all of us.
— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu)The nation observing the 48th today. On the occasion of , I salute the brave soldiers of the Indian Army who fought valiantly in the 1971 war and defeated the Pakistan Army. Jai Hind pic.twitter.com/NhWk61VDOG
— Arjun Ram Meghwal (@arjunrammeghwal)is a reminder of the superiority & might of our armed forces. This day in 1971, the valour of are soldiers led to the surrender of Pakistan.Salute our forces for their glorious victories & their invaluable service to the nation in times of war as well as during peace. pic.twitter.com/zBKdv1nBGh
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp)On this historic day, today, my salute to the united spirit of the Indian Armed Forces. pic.twitter.com/yjl7pf9eCD
— Maneka Gandhi (@Manekagandhibjp)As we mark a historic milestone of the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, I bow to the unflinching courage and indomitable spirit of our Armed Forces. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/AlQ0DkBE40
— Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala)
"You surrender or we wipe you out", said Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw to Pakistan on 13th December,1971. Within three days, more than 93,000 Pakistani troops surrendered on 16th December, 1971. pic.twitter.com/Xu0ycNP2t7
On 13th Dec, 1971 - Field Marshal Manekshaw warned Pak forces
“You surrender or we wipe you out"
In 3 days, the world saw unprecedented surrender of 93000 Pak troops 🇮🇳
In pics - Lieutenant General Jagjit Singh Arora with Surrendering General Niazi of Pak 🙂 pic.twitter.com/bbcB4wnAYD
greetings to the country. It was on this day in 1971 that Pakistani forces unconditionally surrendered before the allied forces of the Indian army and Mukti Bahini of East Pakistan. Jai Hind, Amar Jawan. Happy Birthday pic.twitter.com/Qy8niivGIf
— Smita Prakash (@smitaprakash)On I salute the brave soldiers of the Indian Army who fought valiantly in the 1971 war and defeated the Pakistan Army. Jai Hind
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