New Delhi: Two days from now, India will remind Pakistan about the humiliating defeat it faced in the 1971 war as a special event of military manoeuvres is being held off the coast of Vishakhapatnam.
The Indian Navy is all set to demonstrate India’s combat prowess and capability through an ‘Operational Demonstration’ at Visakhapatnam on December 4, an official statement said here tonight.
December 4 is celebrated every year as Navy Day in recognition of the role of the Indian Navy and commemorate its achievements in ‘Operation Trident’ during the 1971 Indo-Pak War.
In the war, the Indian Navy had dealt deathly blow to the Pakistani counterpart, making liberation of Bangladesh from Pakistan easier and faster.
Traditionally, the Navy Day celebrations are conducted at New Delhi in the presence of the President and other dignitaries.
However, this year, for the first time, Navy Day Celebrations are being conducted outside the National Capital.
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President Droupadi Murmu, who is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, would witness the event in Vishakhapatnam as the Guest of Honour.
Several dignitaries from the Central and State Governments are expected to attend the event, which will be hosted by Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff.
Indian Naval ships, submarines, aircraft and Special Forces from Eastern, Western and Southern Naval Command would showcase the capability and versatility of Indian Navy, the statement said.
The event will culminate with a sunset ceremony and illumination by ships at anchorage, it added.
The Navy Day celebrations are aimed at fostering greater outreach, renewing maritime consciousness amongst our citizens and highlights the Navy’s contributions towards national security.
