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Tripura Governor Indrasena Nallu Reddy on Tuesday paid tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives in the 1971 India–Pakistan War on the occasion of Vijay Diwas, marking India’s decisive victory and the creation of Bangladesh.

The Governor laid floral wreaths at the Albert Ekka War Memorial in West Tripura district. Recalling the events of 1971, Reddy said that large numbers of people from erstwhile East Pakistan had taken refuge in Tripura during the war. He noted that then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi extended support to the people of Bangladesh who rose against oppression.

“I offer my sincere gratitude to those who fought the war and achieved victory. Their sacrifice will be written in golden letters in military history,” the Governor said.

Commenting on the situation in neighbouring Bangladesh, Reddy said it was not the time to indulge in political discussions and stressed that maintaining good relations between neighbours was mutually beneficial.

Director General of Police Anurag Dhankar and senior Army officials were present at the commemorative event.

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Meanwhile, Chief Minister Manik Saha also extended greetings on Vijay Diwas. In a Facebook post, he conveyed his deepest respect to the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for India’s victory in the 1971 war and the birth of Bangladesh.