Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the 1971 Liberation War as India’s war and did not mention Bangladesh anywhere. Instead, he termed it “India’s historic victory.”
Modi wrote on his Facebook profile, “On Victory Day, we remember the brave soldiers whose courage and sacrifice ensured India had a historic victory in 1971. Their steadfast resolve and selfless service protected our nation and etched a moment of pride in our history.”
He also said, “This day stands as a salute to their valour and a reminder of their unmatched spirit. Their heroism continues to inspire generations of Indians.”
Last year as well, Modi did not mention Bangladesh’s name in his post on Victory Day.
Indian Army on Bangladesh Victory Day
However, Indian Army mentioned Bangladesh’s name on their twitter account.
They said, “Vijay Diwas is not just a date – it stands as the symbol of the historic and decisive victory of the Indian Armed Forces in the 1971 War.”
Indian Army also mentioned, “It was a victory where the Mukti Bahini and the Indian Armed Forces fought shoulder-to-shoulder, together giving the Bangladesh Liberation struggle its decisive thrust toward freedom.
“A triumph that reshaped India’s military history, redrew the map of South Asia and gave birth to a new nation – Bangladesh.”
