Every year on December 16, Vijay Diwas is observed to remember the soldiers who gave their lives for their country and to celebrate the victory of the Indian armed forces over Pakistan on December 16, 1971, which resulted in the creation of Bangladesh from the former East Pakistan after a 13-day battle.On the occasion of Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid sincere respects to the valiant warriors who faithfully served India in the 1971 war.PM Modi posted on X,Their valour and dedication remain a source of immense pride for the nation. Their sacrifices and unwavering spirit will forever be etched in the peoples hearts and our nations history. Today, on Vijay Diwas, we pay heartfelt tributes to all the brave heroes who dutifully served India in 1971, ensuring a decisive victory. Their valour and dedication remain a source of immense pride for the nation. Their sacrifices and unwavering spirit will forever be etched in…— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 16, 2023On the occasion of Vijay Diwas, President Droupadi Murmu paid homage to armed forces personnel for their unparalleled courage and historic victory.President Droupadi Murmu posted on X ,“The nation remembers with gratitude the selfless sacrifice made by our armed forces during the 1971 war. On Vijay Diwas, I pay homage to the bravehearts who displayed unparalleled courage and achieved historic victory.” The nation remembers with gratitude the selfless sacrifice made by our armed forces during the 1971 war. On Vijay Diwas, I pay homage to the bravehearts who displayed unparalleled courage and achieved historic victory.— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 16, 2023At the National War MemorialArmy Chief Gen. Manoj Pande, CDS Gen. Anil Chauhan, IAF Vice Chief Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid their condolences to the dead troops. Bangladesh came into being as a result of Indias victory over Pakistan Pakistans military surrendered to Indian forces, and the triumph is celebrated every year on Vijay Diwas(December 16).
