Bangladeshi war veterans thank India for its support in 1971
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Last Updated: Dec 16, 2020, 05:31 PM IST
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The Mukti Bahini, also known as the Bangladesh Forces, was the resistance movement consisting of the Bangladeshi military, paramilitary and civilians during the War of Liberation that transformed East Pakistan into Bangladesh in 1971.
The National Flag flying high during wreath laying ceremony during the celebration of Vijay Diwas
AHMEDABAD: On the 50th anniversary of India s victory over Pakistan in 1971, decorated armed forces veterans from Bangladesh, who had taken part in the liberation war for their country, on Wednesday thanked India for standing by their people during the crisis. India celebrates December 16 as Vijay Diwas to commemorate its victory over Pakistan during the 1971 war that led to the creation of Bangladesh.