Golden victory year of 1971 war celebrated, torch arrives at INS Parundu
The Hindu
The victory flame was lit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 16, 2020.
The "Swarnim Vijay Mashal" (victory flame) to mark the golden jubilee of India's success in liberating Bangladesh from Pakistan in 1971 was brought to the INS Parundu Naval Air Station from INS Kattabomman Thoothukudi. Station Commander Captain Venkatesh R. Iyer said on Wednesday that the flame would be taken to prominent establishments and to the dwellings of some of the war veterans, who had participated in the war 50 years ago.More Related News