Rajnath Singh Touches Feet Of 1971 Indo-Pak War Veteran's Wife – See Picture Inside

Rajnath Singh also paid rich tributes to the brave soldiers, sailors and air warriors who ensured the victory in 1971 war by making supreme sacrifice while displaying devotion to duty.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. (Image: Twitter/@rajnathsingh)

New Delhi: In a respectful gesture that is being praised by netizens on social media, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday touched the feet of the wife of a 1971 war veteran during a Vijay Parv 'Samapan Samaroh'.

The heart-winning gesture by Singh came while he was attending an event in the national capital where he touched the feet of Dhanno Devi - wife of Colonel Hoshiar Singh, who was honoured with Param Vir Chakra for exhibiting exemplary courage in 1971 India-Pakistan war.

The event was held to mark the 50th anniversary of India's victory in the 1971 war.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh touched the feet of wife of Colonel Hoshiar Singh who was decorated with Param Vir Chakra for exhibiting exemplary courage in the 1971 war. The Defence Minister met her at Vijay Parv Samapan Samaroh in New Delhi today. pic.twitter.com/tjm9oakyKm

— ANI (@ANI) December 14, 2021

 

Later in the day, Singh also shared some images from the event on Twitter and said that he had warm interactions with the Bangladeshi Muktijoddhas and the Indian war veterans.

Had a warm interaction with the Bangladeshi Muktijoddhas and the Indian war veterans who fought against injustice in 1971 war.

The Indian Armed Forces worked together with the courageous Muktijoddhas in their valiant struggle.#SwarnimVijayParv pic.twitter.com/R6LnbUzeZC

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 14, 2021

Further terming India's victory in 1971 war as one of the most important events in world history and a triumph of justice over injustice, the Defence Minister said the war fought against the atrocities on common people showed India's commitment towards humanity.

During the event, Singh also remembered the heroes of the Indian Army who ensured a historic victory - General (later Field Marshal) Sam Manekshaw, Lt Gen Jagjit Singh Aurora, then General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, Lt Gen JFR Jacob and Air Marshal Idris Hassan Latif and others.

The senior BJP leader also paid rich tributes to the brave soldiers, sailors and air warriors who ensured the victory in 1971 war by making supreme sacrifice while displaying devotion to duty.