PM Modi to visit National War Memorial, will light 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaal' today on Vijay Diwas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the National War Memorial (NWM) in Delhi on Wednesday, where he will light up 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaal' on the 50th anniversary of the 1971 India-Pakistan war. In an official release on Tuesday, the ministry said, "In December 1971, the Indian Armed Forces secured a decisive and historic Victory over Pakistan Army, which led to the creation of a Nation - Bangladesh and also resulted in the largest Military Surrender after the World War - II. From 16 December, the Nation will be celebrating 50 Years of India-Pak War, also called 'Swarnim Vijay Varsh'. Various commemorative events are planned across the Nation."

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