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The Indo-Pak War also led to the creation of Bangladesh.
The year 1971 is etched in golden letters in India s history as the Indian Armed Forces emerged victorious defeating the Pakistan Army. The Indo-Pak War also led to the creation of a nation Bangladesh and resulted in the largest military surrender after the World War-II.
The nation on December 16 celebrates Vijay Diwas to commemorate India’s victory over Pakistan. It was on this day in 1971 that the chief of the Pakistani forces, General AA Khan Niazi, along with 93,000 troops, surrendered unconditionally before the Indian forces. This historic incident paved the way for the creation of Bangladesh.
1971 War: Several other dignitaries will also be in present at the event (File)
New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will on Wednesday attend the inaugural event of the centre s Swarnim Vijay Varsh programme, which celebrates 50 years of India s victory on Pakistan in the 1971 war that led to the creation of Bangladesh.
The event will be held at the National War Memorial (NWM) in New Delhi on Wednesday, the government said in a statement.
In the event, PM Modi, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat and the Tri-Service Chiefs will lay wreath and pay respect to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
PM to light up Swarnim Vijay Mashaal, begin 50th anniv celebration of Indo-Pak War
New Delhi, Dec 15 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will light up the Swarnim Vijay Mashaal’ on December 16, to begin the 50th anniversary celebrations of Indo-Pak War, an official statement said here on Tuesday.
In December 1971, the Indian Armed Forces secured a decisive and historic victory over Pakistan Army, which led to the creation of a new nation - Bangladesh and also resulted in the largest Military Surrender, after the World War-II.
From December 16, the Nation will be celebrating 50 years of Indo-Pak war, also called Swarnim Vijay Varsh . Various commemorative events are planned across the nation.
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1971 Indo-Pak War: India will celebrate Vijay Diwas to commemorate India’s victory over Pakistan.
It was in 1971 that the chief of the Pakistani forces, along with 93,000 troops, surrendered unconditionally before India.
India on Wednesday will celebrate Vijay Diwas to commemorate India’s victory over Pakistan in 1971 Indo-Pak War. It was on this day in 1971 that the chief of the Pakistani forces, General AA Khan Niazi, along with 93,000 troops, surrendered unconditionally before the Indian forces. This historic incident paved the way for the creation of Bangladesh.
Rich tributes are paid to the martyrs who laid down their lives during the India-Pakistan war of 1971. The Indo-Pak war took place as the Indian government had decided to go against Pakistan to save Bengali Muslims and Hindus on December 3, 1971.