50 years ago the courageous people of Bangladesh gave themselves a new future. India stood by its side and gave home to 10 million refugees. Freedom fighters of Bangladesh must be remembered: Congress Interim President Sonia Gandhi at the celebration of Bangladesh Liberation War

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Today, we recall Indira Gandhi with great pride. She remains an inspiration to crores of Indians for her boldness and resilience. 1971 was in many ways Indira Gandhi’s finest year. She sensitized the entire world community to the cause of the people of Bangladesh: Sonia Gandhi