New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to India's armed forces on Vijay Diwas, honoring the bravery, sacrifice, and valor of soldiers who secured India's historic victory in the 1971 war.
Commemorating the day that reshaped South Asia and led to the creation of Bangladesh, Gandhi highlighted the courage of the armed forces and remembered the decisive role played under the leadership of then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
He said, "Their indomitable courage, struggle, and supreme sacrifice will forever remain an inspiration for every Indian."Posting pictures of late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi shaking hands with the three service chiefs in 1971 and a picture of the surrender ceremony at Dhaka, Gandhi said, "On this...