Modi visits exhibition to mark 1965 India-Pakistan war

The 5-day exhibition showcasing major battle scenes in the 1965 war began on Tuesday.

September 17, 2015 11:22 am | Updated 11:22 am IST - New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid a visit to Shauryanjali , an exhibition being held to commemorate the golden jubilee of the 1965 India-Pakistan War, at Rajpath here.

The 5-day exhibition showcasing major battle scenes in the 1965 war began on Tuesday. Manoeuvres by fighter jets would be a part of the commemoration event.

Due to the ongoing commemorative celebrations, Delhi Traffic Police have advised commuters to avoid the stretch of Rajpath between Janpath and Man Singh Road from September 15 to 20.

“For five days, starting from September 15, the stretch of Rajpath between Janpath and Man Singh Road will remain closed for the 1965 India-Pakistan war golden jubilee celebrations,” police said on Monday.

PM greets people on Ganesh Chaturthi

Earlier Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.

“Ganapati Bappa Morya! Greetings on Ganesh Chaturthi. May Lord Ganesha bless us with abundant happiness and prosperity,” Mr. Modi said in a tweet.

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