1971 war was the largest surrender ever after the second World War. The Indian government at that time was being led by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
New Delhi: December 16 is celebrated as Vijay Diwas every year to commemorate India’s victory over Pakistan during the 1971 Liberation War that led to the creation of Bangladesh. This year, it is the 50th anniversary of the war.
PM Narendra Modi is leading the nation in paying tributes to the martyrs of the 1971 war on Vijay Diwas. He is participating in the Homage & Reception Ceremony of ‘Swarnim Vijay Mashaal’ at the War Memorial.
The 1971 war between India and Pakistan, which lasted for 13 days from December 3 till December 16, saw the surrender of 93,000 Pakistani troops to the joint forces of the Indian Army and Bangladesh’s Mukti Bahini. The instrument of surrender was signed between Lt Gen AAK Niazi and Lt Gen JS Aurora in Dhaka on December 16, 1971.
This was the largest surrender ever after the second World War. The Indian government at that time was being led by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Leaders across the political spectrum in India remembered the 1971 war.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the great valor and sacrifices by the Muktijoddhas, Biranganas, and brave hearts of India’s armed forces. Taking to twitter PM tweeted “On the 50th Vijay Diwas, I recall the great valour and sacrifice by the Muktijoddhas, Biranganas and bravehearts of the Indian Armed Forces. Together, we fought and defeated oppressive forces. Rashtrapati Ji’s presence in Dhaka is of special significance to every Indian.”
On the 50th Vijay Diwas, I recall the great valour and sacrifice by the Muktijoddhas, Biranganas and bravehearts of the Indian Armed Forces. Together, we fought and defeated oppressive forces. Rashtrapati Ji’s presence in Dhaka is of special significance to every Indian.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 16, 2021
Last year, Modi lit the Swarnim Vijay Mashaal from the Eternal Flame at the National War Memorial in New Delhi.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday issued a commemorative stamp on the occasion of the 50th Vijay Diwas at the National War Memorial.
“On the occasion of ‘Swarnim Vijay Diwas’ we remember the courage and sacrifice of our armed forces during the 1971 war. The 1971 war is the golden chapter in India’s military history. We are proud of our armed forces and their achievements,” Union defence minister Rajnath Singh tweeted.
On the occasion of ‘Swarnim Vijay Diwas’ we remember the courage and sacrifice of our armed forces during the 1971 war.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 16, 2021
The 1971 war is the golden chapter in India’s military history. We are proud of our armed forces and their achievements.
Rajasthan chief minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot said that the day marks a glorious chapter in India’s history and “we remain indebted to the strong leadership” of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Bangladesh will be holding the golden jubilee celebrations in Dhaka on Thursday which will be attended by India’s President Ram Nath Kovind, who is on a three-day visit to the neighbouring country. This is his first international visit since the beginning of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic in 2020.
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