December 16 is also observed as Vijay Diwas in India, marking the end of a nine-month war against Pakistan in 1971, where Indian forces and Mukti Bahini secured victory, leading to East Pakistan's liberation and the birth of Bangladesh.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar paid his tributes on the 54th anniversary of Vijay Diwas and highlighted how the valour of the armed forces continues to serve as an inspiration to the country.
Khurshid Ahmed, Director of Research at BASC, participated as a key speaker. The programme, held in Oxford city, was attended by academics, students, and political and social activists, marking the first international public discussion in Oxford focused specifically on the armed national lib
A wreath-lying ceremony was held at the National War Memorial in New Delhi on Tuesday to commemorate the 54th Vijay Diwas, marking the decisive victory of the Indian Armed Forces in the 1971 War. The event was graced by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, CDS Chief General Anil Chauhan, COAS
Recalling the valour and patriotism of the armed forces, President Murmu bowed to the supreme sacrifice made by soldiers in the service of the nation and expressed her deep gratitude to the Indian Armed Forces for their role in safeguarding the country's sovereignty and honour.
India and Bangladesh invited each other's War Veterans and serving officers to participate annually in the Victory Day celebrations to commemorate the Liberation War of 1971, the Indian High Commission in Dhaka said in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings on the occasion of the 54th Vijay Diwas through a social media post. Vijay Diwas is annually observed on December 16, commemorating India's decisive victory in the 1971 war, which led to the freedom of Bangladesh.
Additional Directorate General of Public Information on Tuesday recalled the historic tale of courage and valour of the Indian Armed Forces in the 1971 War on the occasion of Vijay Diwas. Vijay Diwas is annually observed on December 16. They described the battle as a triumph that reshaped
Ahead of Vijay Diwas, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Monday interacted with Mukti Jodhas, veterans of Bangladesh's Liberation War, at Lok Bhavan in Kolkata, commemorating their invaluable contribution to the 1971 war.