PM lights Swarnim Vijay Mashaal to mark start of 50th anniversary of 1971 war win
PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday lit up 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaal' at National War Memorial, marking the beginning of the 50th anniversary year of India's victory over Pakistan in 1971 war. Four Victory Mashaals lit from Eternal Flame will be carried to various parts of India including to villages of Param Vir Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra awardees of 1971 war.