Rajnath: 1971 war showed India's commitment towards humanity

New Delhi, December 14

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Terming India’s victory in the 1971 war as one of the most important events in world history and a triumph of justice over injustice, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the war fought against the atrocities on common people showed India’s commitment towards humanity.

He was speaking at an event organised here today to mark the 50 years of India’s historic victory in the 1971 war. The minister interacted with war veterans and Mukti Jodhas of Bangladesh.

The gathering comprised 30 Mukti Jodhas, families of all four Param Vir Chakra awardees as well as war veterans who had gone to battle.

Singh remembered the heroes of the Indian Army who ensured a historic victory — General (later Field Marshal) Sam Manekshaw, Lt Gen Jagjit Singh Aurora, then Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen JFR Jacob and Air Marshal Idris Hassan Latif, among others

“These heroes included Hindus, Muslims, Parsis, Sikhs and Jew. This is a proof of India’s firm belief towards giving equal respect to all religions,” he said.

From the Indian Army, Lt Gen Raj Kadyan, Lt Gen SS Mehta, Lt Gen JBS Yadava, Lt Gen VK Chaturvedi and Col Ashok Kumar Tara attended the function. — TNS