India Extends Greetings to Bangladesh on Victory Day
In 1971, freedom fighters in what was then East Pakistan launched a struggle against the western wing of Pakistan after a violent crackdown on demonstrators demanding democratic rights. India provided military support to East Pakistan, playing a decisive role in the success of the fighters and the eventual creation of Bangladesh.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on X, “On Vijay Diwas [Victory Day], we remember the brave soldiers whose courage and sacrifice ensured India had a historic victory in 1971. Their steadfast resolve and selfless service protected our nation and etched a moment of pride in our history.”
On the same day, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar contacted Bangladeshi Foreign Affairs Adviser Mohammad Touhid Hossain to extend his greetings.
Despite historically close ties, relations between New Delhi and Dhaka have been under significant strain since the ousting of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League government following an uprising last year.
India has firmly denied recent allegations from Dhaka that its territory is being used for activities harmful to its eastern neighbor.
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