State joins Vijay Divas celebration
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, December 16 2011:
As in other parts of the country, the Vijay Divas celebration was also held in Manipur today commemorating victory of Indian soldiers over Pakistani soldiers in the Indo-Pak War of 1971.Organised by the state government, Vijay Divas celebration was held at the Secretariat hall.
Speaking as Chief Guest of the function, Th Devendra, Law Minister observed that the victory of India in the Indo-Pak war of 1971 was the result of selfless sacrifice and courageous acts of the Indian soldiers.
He further said that Bangladesh was liberated from Pakistan in the same year 1971 with help from the Indian side.
It is because Bangladesh got independence that the North East part of India is able to live peacefully, or else these states would have been influenced by outside forces.
The function was also attended by Chief Secretary DS Poonia and other top officials of various government departments.