Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also inaugurated a two-day ceremony, Swarnim Vijay Parv, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of India’s victory against Pakistan in the 1971 war.
New Delhi: Union Minister on Sunday said that India has contributed to the establishment of democracy in Bangladesh and the last 50 years, the neighboring country has progressed on the path of development. While inaugurating the “Wall of Frame” to commemorate the heroes of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War at New Delhi’s India Gate.
Singh also inaugurated a two-day ceremony, Swarnim Vijay Parv, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of India’s victory against Pakistan in the 1971 war, which also saw the birth of Bangladesh as a nation.
“India has contributed to the establishment of democracy in Bangladesh and today we are very happy that in the last 50 years Bangladesh has progressed rapidly on the path of development, which is an inspiration for the rest of the world,” Singh was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.
“On this day, I bow to the bravery, valor and sacrifice of every soldier of the Indian Army, due to which India won the 1971 war. This country will always be indebted to the sacrifice of all those bravehearts,” Singh said while paying tributes to Indian soldiers and the bravehearts of the Mukti Bahini who fought valiantly for the liberation of Bangladesh.
Taking a dig at Pakistan on the ocassion, Singh said, “Pakistan wants to promote terrorism in India. The Armed Forces foiled Pakistan’s plans in 1971 and now we are working towards eliminating terrorism from the root.”
“Sometimes I wonder, what was the fault of our Bengali sisters and brothers? For demanding their rights? Seeking to preserve their art, culture and language? For talking about his proper representation in politics and governance?” Singh was quoted as speaking at the gathering.
“The injustice and atrocities on our Bengali sisters and brothers were a threat to the entire humanity in one form or the other. In such a situation, it was our Rajdharm, Rashtradharm and military religion that helped in liberating the people of then ‘East Pakistan’ from that injustice and exploitation,” the defence minister outlined.
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