India, Bangladesh together defeated 'oppressive forces' in 1971: PM

India, Bangladesh together defeated 'oppressive forces' in 1971: PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday recalled the great valour and sacrifices by Indian armed forces and the Mukti Bahini which defeated "oppressive forces" in East Pakistan in 1971 leading to its emergency as an independent Bangladesh.

Citing the presence of Indian President Ram Nath Kovind in Dhaka to attend the 50th Victory Day celebrations as Guest of Honour is of special significance to every Indian, Modi tweeted.

“On the 50th Vijay Diwas, 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.

“(The President’s) presence in Dhaka is of special significance to every Indian,” he added.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar too congratulated his Bangladeshi counterpart Dr A.K. Abdul Momen and the people of Bangladesh on the occasion.

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