Red Shield welcomes 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaal'
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, October 14 2021: 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaal' or the 'Victory Flame' that symbolises India's victory over Pakistan in 1971 war was welcomed to Manipur by the General Officer Commanding Red Shield Division major general Naveen Sachdeva in presence of Governor La Ganesan on Thursday.

According to PIB (DW), the celebration of 50 years of the victory "Swarnim Vijay Varsh" was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the National War Memorial in New Delhi on December 16, 2020 .

The victory flame arrived in Manipur and will be at Leimakhong Military Garrison till October 18 before its departure for other North Eastern States.

After receiving the Victory Flame, homage was paid to the soldiers who laid down their lives in the line of duty by laying floral wreaths at Shati Van (War Memorial) by Governor La Ganesan, Lt Gen (retd) KH Singh, Lt Gen (retd) LN Singh and Maj Gen Naveen Sachdeva.

A sapling was also planted by the Governor as a tribute to all the martyrs of the 1971 war.

The Governor was briefed about the glorious history of 57 Mountain Division in 1971 War at the Red Shields Archive Gallery.

Later, during a commemorative event the Governor felicitated 1971 war veterans including kin of PVC of i4 Guards L/Nk Albert Ekka, the only Param Vir Chakra awardee of 1971 war.

Speaking on the occasion, major general Navin noted that warfare is evolving and is likely to be technology driven.

However, the unyielding will of the soldiers and the dedication of professional military leaders will always be a battle winning factor.

During his address, the Governor conveyed highest regards for the war veterans and asked the youth to take inspiration and contribute to the nation building process.

He expressed his highest regards for the officers and all ranks of the Indian Army.

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