Governor pays tributes to 1971 martyrs at Golden Jubilee fete
The Golden Jubilee of the iconic victory of the Indian Armed Forces in the Indo-Pak War of 1971 is being celebrated as ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ in 2021 in Hyderabad. Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan paid tributes to the martyrs of the war on Thursday.
Participating as the chief guest at the Swarnim Vijay Varsh celebrations organised by the Telangana and Andhra Sub-Area military unit at Parade Grounds, she said that our war heroes showed bravery, valour, courage and sacrifice of the highest form during the 1971 war.
“We have registered an iconic victory over the enemy. We could register a decisive victory in just 13 days and the war has witnessed the surrender of more than 90,000 enemy soldiers. It was a landmark victory in the history of Indian armed forces. I salute our war heroes’ valour and sacrifices,” said the governor, adding that it was our duty not to let go their sacrifices in vain and continue to build a strong, secure, and prosperous India as a real tribute to the 1971 war heroes.
“India is marching towards self-reliance in the defence sector by developing its own fighter aircraft and missiles and our scientists are making India self-reliant in the defence sector,” she said.
Referring to the services of the armed forces, Dr Soundararajan said that their services during the natural calamities are also of immense help to the people of the country.
“Celebrating Swarnim Vijay Varsh, recognising the valour and commemorating their sacrifices and honouring the war heroes all inspire the younger generation to serve the nation with the utmost dedication and commitment and be ready to make any sacrifice for the country’s unity and integrity and protect its sovereignty,” she concluded.
● REFERRING TO the services of the armed forces, Dr Soundararajan said that their services during the natural calamities are also of immense help to the people of the country.