Modi claims December 16 as India’s victory and wishes ‘Vijay Diwas’ to all

On Bangladesh’s Victory Day, December 16, Indian PM Narendra Modi faced criticism for his Facebook post crediting India’s role in the 1971 Liberation War. Bangladesh’s Adviser Asif Nazrul dismissed India as “merely an ally,” while activist Hasnat Abdullah emphasized the day is solely about Bangladesh’s independence. The remarks highlight lingering tensions over the war’s narrative.