Categories: National

Vijay Diwas Celebrated in India to Mark Victory of Bangladesh Liberation War

Nation celebrates Vijay Diwas, to commemorate India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation war. On this day, the heroes who sacrificed their lives for war are remembered and tributes are paid to them.

On 16th December 1971, the chief of the Pakistani forces, General Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi, along with 93 thousand troops, surrendered unconditionally to the allied forces led by Lieutenant General Jagjit Singh Aurora, in Dhaka after their defeat.

Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams

Key Points related to Celebration of Vijay Diwas in India

• The end of the war resulted in the freedom of Bangladesh.
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Army Chief General Manoj Pande attended the At Home reception at Army House on the eve of Vijay Diwas.
• Prime Minister Modi along with Rajnath Singh also visited an exhibition on the occasion of Vijay Diwas in Delhi.
• The Prime Minister said that India will never forget the valour of the Armed Forces that led to the win in the 1971 war.

Why is Vijay Diwas Celebrated?

Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on 16th December to honour the victory of the Indian armed forces over Pakistan in 1971. Vijay Diwas is celebrated to commemorate the heroes who sacrificed their lives for the nation. The India-Pakistan war went on for 13 days and India defeated Pakistan on 16th December 1971.

Recent Posts

Legendary Bengali Author Shankar Passes Away at 92, Leaves Behind Timeless Literary Legacy

Renowned Bengali author Mani Shankar Mukhopadhyay, popularly known as Shankar, passed away at the age…

11 hours ago

List of Dadasaheb Phalke Award Winners from 1969 to 2026, Check the Complete List

Did you know India’s film industry has a special award that honors legends for their…

13 hours ago

Which Dance Form is known as the Ballad of the East? Check Here

Did you know that one classical dance form from India is lovingly called the “Ballad…

13 hours ago

Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day 2026: Pride, Culture, and Progress

Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day 2026 will be celebrated on 20 February to mark the formation…

14 hours ago

Harmanpreet Kaur Creates History: Becomes Most-Capped Player in Women’s Cricket

On 20 February 2026, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur created history by becoming the most-capped player…

14 hours ago

2026 Business Milestone: Amazon Dethrones Walmart in Revenue Race

In a landmark corporate milestone, Amazon has officially surpassed Walmart to become the world’s largest…

15 hours ago