Prez Murmu, PM Modi pay homage to armed forces on Vijay Diwas

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid rich tributes to all those brave armed forces personnel who ensured India attained an exceptional win in the 1971 war on the occasion of Vijay Diwas.

Taking to twitter, the President wrote, "On Vijay Diwas, we remember with gratitude the exceptional valour displayed by our armed forces during the 1971 war. Stories of their unparalleled courage and sacrifice for the nation continue to inspire every Indian."

"On Vijay Diwas, I join the nation in remembering the bravery and sacrifice of our armed forces, who led to our triumph in the 1971 war. I pay my tributes to the martyrs, who lost their lives in the service of our nation," the Vice President tweeted.

"On Vijay Diwas, I pay homage to all those brave armed forces personnel who ensured India attained an exceptional win in the 1971 war. Our nation will always be indebted to the armed forces for their role in keeping the country safe and secure, " PM Modi wrote on Twitter.

The nation celebrates Vijay Diwas on December 16 every year to commemorate the historic victory against Pakistan in the 1971 War. (Inputs from UNI)