This year’s event also marks the 50th anniversary called ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’, a release said.
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Major General Prakash Chandra, Officiating General Officer Commanding Dakshin Bharat Area, and other officers paid homage at Victory War Memorial. (Photo | Express) By Express News Service
CHENNAI: Major General Prakash Chandra, Officiating General Officer Commanding Dakshin Bharat Area, and officers from the three services paid homage to 1971 war heroes at a solemn ceremony conducted under strict Covid protocols at Victory War Memorial.
Veterans and Veer Naris, including Colonel Krishnaswamy A, Veer Chakra recipient, Lalitha Alexander, wife of (Late) Lieutenant Colonel AO Alexander who made supreme sacrifice, and Colonel Samuel Raj P who got injured in mine clearing operations in the war, graced the occasion.
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Vijay Diwas: Varun Dhawan Remembers Brave Hearts On 1971 War Anniversary
Actor Varun Dhawan took to Twitter to extend his wishes on Vijay Diwas which is celebrated every year by India to commemorate its victory over Pakistan.
Actor Varun Dhawan took to Twitter to extend his wishes on Vijay Diwas which is celebrated every year to honor 1971 war heroes. The actor shared a picture where General Niazi, along with 93,000 troops, surrendered to the Indian Army which lead to the birth of Bangladesh.
Varun Dhawan pays tribute on Vijay Diwas
While extending his wishes, the actor shared the throwback picture and wrote, “Vijay Diwas” along with folded hands. The day is celebrated by the citizens of India to remember the brave hearts of India who laid their lives during the Indo-Pak war in 1971. Taking action against the increasing atrocities of Pakistan, former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had ordered then Army Chief General Sam Manekshaw to launch an offensive a
Homage paid to bravehearts on Vijay Diwas
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Wreath-laying ceremony at Veerula Sainik Smarak, Army Parade Ground, Secunderabad, on the occasion of Vijay Diwas on Wednesday. | Photo Credit:
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A wreath-laying ceremony was organised at Veerula Sainik Smarak, Army Parade Ground, Secunderabad, by Headquarters Telangana and Andhra Sub Area on Wednesday by observing protocols on the occasion of ‘Vijay Diwas’ on Wednesday.
The victorious occasion is celebrated throughout the nation to commemorate the golden jubilee of the historic victory when the Eastern Army Commander of Pakistan, Lieutenant General AAK Niazi, signed the “Instrument of Surrender”.