Jaipur: The Victory Flame commemorating the 1971 Bangladesh war reached Sriganganagar on Friday where veterans will again be felicitated. It had previously been taken to Alwar, Hisar, Bharatpur, Jaipur, Dausa and Sikar among others.
To commemorate the 50 years of India’s victory over Pakistan in 1971 War, 2021 is being celebrated across the country as Swarnim Vijay Varsh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over four Victory Flames or Swarnim Mashaals to the Indian Army on 16 December 2020. These Victory Flames are traveling the length and breadth of the country halting at historically significant locations, to honour the forces.
“The hallowed dunes of Nagi witnessed one of the fiercest battles along the Western Front wherein our forces played a pivotal role in blunting Pakistan’s attempt to gain territory. To honour our veterans and the memory of our martyrs, the Mashaal will be stationed in Sri Ganganagar for 07 days from March 13 to 19.During the stay of the Victory Flam