1971 war victory made India proud on global stage: Lt Governor

Jammu, Dec 16: Reaffirming the nation’s collective resolve to uphold the ideals for which generations of soldiers have made the supreme sacrifice of their lives, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that India’s decisive victory in the 1971 war, made the country proud on the global stage.
Paying homage to the martyrs, soldiers and officers, on the occasion of ‘Vijay Divas’ Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha unveiled a majestic 108-foot high mast National Flag at Kachrial.
Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said, “The land of Kachrial not only holds historical significance but it is also a holy land for the countrymen as every inch of this place gratefully remembers those brave soldiers who laid down their lives while guarding sovereignty and integrity of the nation in 1965 and 1971 wars.”
He said, “May our beloved and victorious Tricolor fly high in the world,” reaffirming the nation’s collective resolve to uphold the ideals for which generations of soldiers have made the supreme sacrifice.
Sinha paid heartfelt homage to the martyrs, soldiers and officers whose unmatched valour and courage ensured India’s decisive victory in the 1971 war, making the country proud on the global stage.
Highlighting the historical and emotional significance of Kachrial, Sinha described it as a sacred land for every Indian. “The land of Kachrial not only holds historical significance but it is also a holy land for the countrymen, as every inch of this place gratefully remembers those brave soldiers who laid down their lives while guarding the sovereignty and integrity of the nation during the 1965 and 1971 wars,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor lauded the Indian Army for the thoughtful initiative and congratulated the General Officer Commanding (GoC) 16 Corps, Lieutenant General PK Mishra, for installing the towering national flag. He termed the gesture as a powerful symbol of the nation’s gratitude towards its armed forces and their unwavering commitment to the defence of the country.
“Our Tricolour is a symbol of our freedom, of our self-respect, and of sacrifices and martyrdom,” LG Sinha said, adding that the flag inspires every citizen to rise above self-interest and work for the unity and progress of the nation.
Calling upon the people to draw inspiration from the sacrifices of the armed forces, the Lieutenant Governor urged citizens to work together to realise the vision of a Viksit Bharat. “Together, we should march forward to achieve the lofty vision of making India a Developed Nation,” he said.
Satish Sharma, Minister for Youth Services & Sports, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science & Technology, Information Technology, ARI & Trainings; Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Northern Command; Lt Gen P K Mishra, GOC White Knight Corps (16 Corps) ; Maj Gen HS Brar GOC 10 RAPID; Brigadier Dayanand Sharma, Commander Pallanwala Brigade, Maj. Gen. Ashim Kohli (Retd), Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Flag Foundation of India; senior officials; War Veterans, Veer naris and students were present.