Dhaka, Bangladesh is furious with a post made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Vijay Diwas. Bangladesh's interim government's legal advisor Asif Nazrul has condemned the 'post' made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media on the occasion of Vijay Diwas, saying that "India was only an ally in this victory, nothing more than that." Vijay Diwas is celebrated on 16 December 1971 to commemorate the surrender of the Pakistani army to the Indian Army.

Let us tell you that Bangladesh came into existence due to India's historic victory. Nazrul's comment was also shared on social media by the office of Chief Advisor Mohammad Yunus. Modi had shared a 'post' on the social media platform paying tribute to the contribution of Indian soldiers in the historic victory of 1971. Attaching a 'screenshot' of that 'post', Nazrul wrote on Facebook in Bengali on Monday, "I strongly oppose this.

Bangladesh's Victory Day is on December 16

December 16, 1971 is Bangladesh's Victory Day. India was only a partner in this victory, nothing more than that.'' The Daily Star newspaper reported on Tuesday that Chief Advisor Mohammad Yunus's press secretary Shafiqul Alam shared Nazrul's post. Meanwhile, Anti-Discrimination Student Movement convenor Hasnat Abdullah also criticized Modi's post. He wrote on Facebook that it was Bangladesh's liberation war and it was for Bangladesh's independence against Pakistan. He said that Modi claimed that it was completely India's war and its achievement and in his statement the existence of Bangladesh was ignored. He said, "When India calls this independence its achievement, then I see it as a threat to our independence, sovereignty and unity.

54 years of Bangladesh's independence
It is necessary for us to fight against this threat created by India. We have to continue this fight.'' Modi wrote on 'X' on Monday, "Today, on Vijay Diwas, we honor the courage and sacrifice of the brave soldiers who contributed to India's historic victory in 1971." He said that their selfless dedication and unwavering resolve protected the country. He said, "This day is a tribute to their extraordinary valor and their unwavering spirit. Their sacrifice will always inspire generations and will be deeply embedded in the history of our country." On the occasion of the completion of 54 years of Bangladesh's independence in 1971, Yunus said on Monday that this Vijay Diwas is more important because this year "the world's worst autocratic government" was thrown out of power.

90 thousand Pakistani soldiers surrendered

Yunus did not even mention Bangladesh's founding leader Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in his speech on the occasion of Vijay Diwas. Mujibur Rahman's daughter and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had to step down on August 5 following student protests against her Awami League government. Yunus' address to the nation on Vijay Diwas also made no mention of India's role. India celebrates December 16 as Vijay Diwas. On this date in 1971, more than 90,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered to the Indian Army, resulting in the creation of Bangladesh. Several Indian leaders, including President Draupadi Murmu, paid tribute to the heroes of the 1971 war on Monday.