President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman were among the host of leaders who remembered the soldiers on Vijay Diwas, the anniversary of the victory of Indian forces over Pakistan in Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.
President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman were among the host of leaders who remembered the soldiers on Vijay Diwas, the anniversary of the victory of Indian forces over Pakistan in Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.
Vijay Diwas or Victory Day is celebrated every year on December 16 in India to mark the anniversary of the victory of Indian forces over Pakistan. On December 16,1971, nearly 93,000 Pakistani soldiers had raised white flags and surrendered to the Indian Army.
The victory followed the creation of Bangladesh (then East Pakistan).
General Officer Commanding-in-chief, northern command, Lt Gen Ranbir Singh Sunday led his men and celebrated the 47th anniversary of Vijay Diwas, marking India's military victory over Pakistan in 1971 war. The celebration commemorated with a wreath-laying ceremony at 'Dhruva Shahid Smarak' by Lieutenant Gen Singh at Udhampur garrison with traditional enthusiasm, a defence spokesperson said.
Each year December 16 is celebrated as 'Vijay Diwas' to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan in 1971. The victory is unique and unparalleled as it was on this day that 93,000 Pakistani troops surrendered to the Indian Army eventuating in subsequent secession of East Pakistan into Bangladesh.
On this occasion, the Army commander complimented the rank and file of northern command for their steadfastness, dedication and selflessness, the spokesperson said. He said the Army Commander exhorted all ranks to rededicate themselves in the service of the nation and confront new challenges with professionalism and courage.
The spokesperson said a grand and solemn wreath-laying ceremony was also organised with full military honours at 'Balidan Stambh'. A large number of serving and retired soldiers were present on the occasion, he said.
General Officer Commanding (GOC), Tiger Division, Maj Gen Sharad Kapur paid tribute to the gallant soldiers at 'Balidan Stambh'. Among others, Maj Gen (retd) Goverdhan Singh Jamwal, Hony Capt (retd) Bana Singh and a large number of serving officers, junior commissioned officers and jawans of the 'Tiger Division' paid homage to the brave soldiers, who laid down their precious lives for the country during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, he said.
The spokesperson said the sounding of the 'last post' on bugles revived proud memories of the supreme sacrifice of the soldiers, who valiantly fought to safeguard the integrity and unity of the country.
1. One of the shortest wars
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16 Dec 1971. One of the shortest wars (13 days), one of the biggest surrenders. We pay tribute to the valour of Indian Military and Mukti Jodhas, who made this historic military victory possible
2. East Pakistan surrenders to Indian Army
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Reminiscences #IndoPakWar1971. After a lightening 14 day war, Pakistani troops in East Pakistan under Lt Gen AAK Niazi, Cdr Pakistan Army Eastern Command surrendered to #IndianArmy. A new nation was born & India's commitment to Bangladesh was fulfilled
3. Vijay Diwas
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Reminiscences #IndoPakWar1971. After a lightening 14 day war, Pakistani troops in East Pakistan under Lt Gen AAK Niazi, Cdr Pakistan Army Eastern Command surrendered to #IndianArmy. A new nation was born & India's commitment to Bangladesh was fulfilled
4. Vijay Diwas throwback
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Reminiscences #IndoPakWar1971. After a lightening 14 day war, Pakistani troops in East Pakistan under Lt Gen AAK Niazi, Cdr Pakistan Army Eastern Command surrendered to #IndianArmy. A new nation was born & India's commitment to Bangladesh was fulfilled
5. Surrender
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On this day in 1971 at 1631 hours IST, Lt Gen JS Aurora, the then #ArmyCdrEC and Lt Gen AAK Niazi, Cdr Pakistan Army Eastern Command signed the historical Instrument of Surrender.
6. LT Gen CP Mohanty laid wreath
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Lt Gen CP Mohanty, GOC, Trishakti Corps, laid wreath at the Sukna War Memorial & paid homage to the Martyrs of 1971 War commemorating Vijay Diwas. Veterans of the 1971 War, ESM, their families & school children attended the function
7. Sukna War Memorial
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Lt Gen CP Mohanty, GOC, Trishakti Corps, laid wreath at the Sukna War Memorial & paid homage to the Martyrs of 1971 War commemorating Vijay Diwas. Veterans of the 1971 War, ESM, their families & school children attended the function
8. Home to martyrs
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Lt Gen CP Mohanty, GOC, Trishakti Corps, laid wreath at the Sukna War Memorial & paid homage to the Martyrs of 1971 War commemorating Vijay Diwas. Veterans of the 1971 War, ESM, their families & school children attended the function
9. Veterans attend event
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Lt Gen CP Mohanty, GOC, Trishakti Corps, laid wreath at the Sukna War Memorial & paid homage to the Martyrs of 1971 War commemorating Vijay Diwas. Veterans of the 1971 War, ESM, their families & school children attended the function
10. Bangladesh govt honours Indian martyrs
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#VijayDiwas2018 Bangladesh Govt honoured 12 NOKs of Martyrs of 71 war in a "Sommanona Ceremony" at Kolkata. A.K.M Mozammel Huq, Hon’ble Min of Liberation War Affairs, Bangladesh felicitated the NOKs of martyrs, 07 of @adgpi, 01 of @indiannavy, 02 of @IAF_MCC & 02 of @BSF_India pic.twitter.com/Niz7cd6mrK
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