TO COMMEMORATE 50 years of the 1971 struggle and mark 2021 as ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ (golden victory yr), Hisar Military Station is all equipped for the 11-days’ keep of the ‘victory flame’, which was handed over to the Indian Army by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on December 16.
On December 16, 1971, the Indian Armed Forces achieved a stellar and historic victory over the Pakistan Army which led to the creation of Bangladesh and the biggest army give up in typical struggle after World War II. To showcase this victory of the Indian Armed Forces, 2021 is to be celebrated as ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ whereby nationwide yearlong celebrations are being undertaken. Through these occasions, an effort is being made to recognise and honour the valour, bravery and sacrifices made by gallant troopers of Indian Armed Forces within the 1971 struggle and likewise to rejoice in addition to rejoice the event all through the nation with full fervour.
According to a press launch, the ‘victory flame’ is anticipated to reach at Hisar Military Station on Friday and it will likely be acquired by Major General Devindar Kumar, General Officer Commanding, ‘Dot On Target’ Division. As a part of the Swarnim Vijay Varsh celebrations, varied occasions together with a ceremonial welcome of the victory flame on the Hisar struggle memorial, felicitation of struggle veterans and veer naris, exhibition and screening of motivational and academic motion pictures and tools and band show are being organised. Local residents are additionally eagerly ready for a glimpse of the ‘victory flame’ because it enters Hisar from Mayyar toll plaza January 15.
