Every year on December 16, 'Vijay Diwas' (Victory Day) is celebrated to mark the anniversary of India's historic victory over Pakistan in the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war, which led to the liberation of Bangladesh. The wreath-laying ceremony was held to honor India's military achievements, recognize the bravery of its Armed Forces, and pay tribute to the courageous soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation.
President Murmu, in a message shared on the social media platform X, conveyed profound gratitude to the nation's heroes. She wrote: "On Vijay Diwas, I salute our courageous soldiers who showed unparalleled bravery during the 1971 war, leading India to victory. The nation honors the supreme sacrifices of our bravehearts, whose inspiring stories continue to fill every Indian with pride and remain a lasting source of national glory."
As we commemorate this occasion, let's take a moment to reflect on the films inspired by the war, including the highly acclaimed 2021 movie 'Shershaah'.
Earlier, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, Army chief General Manoj Pande, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari and Vice Chief of Indian Navy Vice Admiral SN Ghormade also laid wreaths at the National War Memorial.
Hyderabad: As the country celebrates the 50th anniversary of its victory in the Indo-Pak war of December 1971, there is one man, all of 80 years now, here in Hyderabad, who with one single act in that winter of 1971 inspired several more to come out and show their support to the armed forces. Sriramamurthy […]
On the 21st anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas, which marks India's victory over Pakistan in the war, Modi said the country remembers the sacrifice and valour of its soldiers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina are expected to inaugurate this route on December 16, which is observed as the Vijay Diwas marking Dhaka's victory over Pakistani armed forces.
