ITANAGAR, 15 Dec: On the occasion of Vijay Divas, which commemorates the victory of the Indian armed forces over the Pakistan Army in 1971, in erstwhile East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), Governor BD Mishra saluted the bravery, courage and valour of the Indian soldiers.
The governor, who participated in the war, said that the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war was thrust on India when Pakistan bombarded 11 of Indian airfields on 3 December, 1971.
“Pakistan’s this attack on India was preceded by unprecedented tyranny and genocide on the local population of the erstwhile East Pakistan. This had resulted in mass exodus of the suffering Bengali population to India, which posed a great social-economic strain and threat to Indian security and unity. These challenges compelled India to defend herself against the Pakistani onslaught and save the nation from extremely unfavourable fallouts. It was under these circumstances that India was forced to fight this war, which lasted for 13 days,” the gover
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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.
Vijay Diwas 2020: A look back at the history, significance and importance of this day
On this day, India pays tribute to soldiers, who sacrificed their lives. It is known that before 1971, Bangladesh was a part of Pakistan and was known as East Pakistan, read on to know more.
Updated: Wed, 16 Dec 2020 07:29 AM IST
New Delhi| Jagran Lifestyle Desk: Around 49 years ago, on December 3, 1971, a war took place and it shoock everyone as it lasted for about 13 days. The heart-wrenching war came to an end on December 16, after that Pakistan surrendered to the Indian Armed forces and Bagnladesh got liberated. General AA Khan Niazi, chief of the Pakistan Army, surrendered to the Indian Army and Bangladesh s Mukti Bahani, along with 93,000 troops. After which this day is observed as Vijay Diwas. The meaning of the word Vijay is Victory and thus it is also known as Victory Day.
Vijay Diwas 2020: Wishes, patriotic quotes, slogans, Facebook and WhatsApp status to share with your loved ones
As people across India and Bangladesh observe Vijay Diwas, here are some wishes, messages, and quotes that you can share on this day to celebrate the success of our courageous jawans:
Updated: Wed, 16 Dec 2020 10:38 AM IST
New Delhi| Jagran Lifestyle Desk: Vijay Diwas is the day when Bangladesh got liberated and since then this day is celebrated as Vijay Diwas in India and Bangladesh. This day is observed on December 16. This day is celebrated every year in India and Bangladesh to celebrate the success of the war that took place 49 years ago, on December 3, 1971, and it lasted for 13 days.