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Vijay Diwas (Victory Day) is being observed every year on
16th December in India. It is commemorated to observe Indian military s victory over Pakistan in
Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 for the liberation of Bangladesh from Pakistan.
The day is celebrated to give tribute to our soldiers.
Lets us understand, why this day got relevance in the pages of India.
Story Behind Vijay Diwas
This day is not just about our nation but also depicts the story of liberation war of Bangladesh.
Prior to 1971, Bangladesh was known as ‘East Pakistan’ as it was a part of Pakistan. East Pakistanis were exploited at the hands of Pakistan. They were beaten, oppressed and murdered by Pakistani Army. That time,
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Vijay Diwas 2020: Indian Army to Pay Homage to Soldiers of Bangladesh Liberation War
INS Mysore, which made stellar contributions during the Western Fleet Operations of 1971 War. (Image: Indian Navy Twitter handle)
Major General General Service (MGGS), V. Sreehari has said that the Eastern Command of the Indian Army will pay tribute to the heroes who took part in the war, which led to the birth of the new nation.
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The Indian Army will pay homage to the valiant soldiers who fought for the liberation of Bangladesh from Pakistan in the Indo-Pak War of 1971 on the occasion of Vijay Diwas on December 16. Almost five decades ago, Indian forces joined hands with the Mukti Bahini of the erstwhile East Pakistan to defeat the Pakistan Army led by General Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi. Around 93,000 Pakistani troops surrendered to the allied forces at the end of the war.