Swarnim Vijay flame receives grand welcome at Salunke Vihar society
In order to celebrate 50 Years of glorious Victory of Indian Army in 1971 Indo-Pak War, a Nation wide celebration began on 16 December 2020 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi setting out four Victory Flames in four cardinal directions.
A grand welcome was given by the military and citizens of Pune to the Flame on 01 October 2021. As part of the ongoing month long Swarnim Vijay Varsh Celebration events in Pune, the Victory Flame was today taken to Salunkhe Vihar society in Kondhwa.Â
A large number of veterans and 1971 Indo-Pak War heroes residing in Salunkhe Vihar attended the function. The Flame was received by Lt Gen (Retired) Pandit BT, PVSM Vir Chakra, Col (Retired) Salunkhe S Balwant, Vir Chakra and Mrs Harolikar Arun wife of Brig (Retired) Harolikar Arun. The event was attended by several veterans, Veer Naris and serving military officers.
Station Commander, Pune Military Station lauded the invaluable contribution of Indian Army and its veterans during 1971 Indo-Pak War which led to the decisive victory and surrender of East Pakistani Army. The programme was attended by local Corporators Prabhag 26 Nanda Lonkar, Prabhag 25 Prashant Jagtap and Kalinda Punde and ex Corporator Tanaji Lonkar.
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