At school, on August 15, the Indian flag was raised. There was no national anthem at that time and we sang Rise India Thy Millions Lead, recalls military legend Major General Ian Cardozo (retd).
Ian Cardozo, who amputated his own leg on the battlefield, writes about the 1971 Indo-Pak War thehindu.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thehindu.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.