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Vijay Diwas – Saluting the real heroes
- Dec 21, 2022
- Vijay Diwas on December 16 is when the Indian Armed Forces, including veterans, citizens, and students, pay tribute to and remember the sacrifices of their soldiers. Vijay Diwas celebrates India’s historic military victory against Pakistan in the 1971 war; which also liberated Bangladesh from Pakistan.
- It commemorates and celebrates the victory of the Indian Armed Forces in ‘Operation: Vijay’ against the infiltrating Pakistani troops. Rich tributes are given to martyrs who put their lives on the line during the war.
- The war between Pakistan and India lasted for 13 days, ending on December 16, 1971, and resulting in the liberation of a new country by the name of Bangladesh. It was India’s front which made nearly 93 thousand Pakistani soldiers surrender and altered the contours of the map of the world.
- A proud moment for the Indian army, this was their first conclusive win after the end of World War 2. It is also quite a big day for Bangladesh, as it earned status as an independent entity. The day is celebrated in Bangladesh as ‘Bijoy Dibos.’
