Vijay Diwas | Background - Outbreak of War - Surrender of Pakistani Forces - Bangladesh Independence Day - National Celebrations on Vijay Diwas
Vijay Diwas: Vijay Diwas, meaning "Victory Day" in Hindi, is observed in India on December 16th each year. It commemorates the victory of the Indian Armed Forces over Pakistan during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. The war, also known as the Bangladesh Liberation War, resulted in the creation of the independent nation of Bangladesh. Why India celebrateVijay Diwas? Vijay Diwas is celebrated on December 16 every year in India to commemorate the victory of the Indian Armed Forces over Pakistan in the 1971 war. The war officially began on December 3 and lasted for 13 days, ending on December 16, which is celebrated as Vijay Diwas in India ever since. The day is observed to pay tribute to the brave soldiers who fought for the country’s freedom and sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. On this day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar, and Indian Air Force Vice Chief Air Marshal Am...