Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of Vijay Diwas today, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik saluted to the courage and valour of brave soldiers who fought gallantly for the pride of the nation and laid down their lives to make India triumphant in the 1971 war.
“On Vijay Diwas, salute to the courage and valour of brave soldiers who fought gallantly for the pride of our nation and laid down their lives to make India triumphant in the 1971 war”, Naveen tweeted.
On #VijayDiwas, salute to the courage and valour of brave soldiers who fought gallantly for the pride of our nation and laid down their lives to make India triumphant in the 1971 war. pic.twitter.com/Jupwl3AKgE
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) December 16, 2020
Vijay Diwas is observed every year on December 16 as a mark of victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war that also led to the creation of Bangladesh.